The Social Security Administration bases the COLA on the difference in average third-quarter inflation data from one year to ...

If you have at least 35 years of earnings at or above the threshold, you may be in line for the maximum possible benefit in ...

The longer Congress waits to act, the more severe the consequences to shore up Social Security’s finances will be. Analysts ...

The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could ...

The latest projection for the 2026 COLA is 2.5%, enabling Social Security beneficiaries to see an increase in monthly ...

The cost-of-living adjustment, commonly referred to as COLA, has been a long-standing element of Social Security benefits, ...

Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll ...

If you want to do your own calculations, you can check your estimated benefit at different ages with your Social Security ...

As life expectancy in the U.S. climbs, the Social Security program adapts by adjusting payment structures. This dynamic ...

For many Americans, Social Security benefits are a cornerstone of retirement planning. Yet, a significant number remain ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on ...