Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment projected at 2.5% as inflation concerns mount over data reliability issues.

Millions of retirees rely on the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to ensure their income keeps up ...

Social Security payments are going out with some retirees receiving up to $5,108 amid key benefit updates and upcoming policy ...

Over 70 million Americans rely on the SSA for monthly retirement benefits and financial assistance for those with ...

Benefits, of course, can’t just stay stagnant because prices do not stay the same. Inflation happens, and retirees have to be ...

New COLA estimates can give retirees a glimpse of what they might expect in 2026. New tax benefits could offer additional ...

Most retirees depend on Social Security for at least a good portion of their monthly income. That’s why it is so essential ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

The annual cost-of-living-adjustment isn't keeping up with inflation, according to The Senior Citizens League advocacy group.

Here’s a look at some of the top stories trending online today, July 17. They include the latest news on the latest changes ...