Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. It's important not to rely too ...

A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

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

Social Security payments may change under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s what retirees should know about COLA increases and deductions.

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

Social Security may run short by 2034. Experts have suggested boosting FICA taxes, raising wage cap and delaying retirement ...

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

Social Security, one of the cornerstones of retirement planning for millions of Americans, is undergoing some of the most ...

As Social Security marks its 90th anniversary, it remains a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans.

The Social Security Administration, which overpays billions in benefits annually, is beginning to withhold some benefits sent ...

Choose a claiming age, multiply the monthly benefit by 12, and then multiply that by the number of years you expect to collect. This will help you estimate your lifetime benefit. If you can afford to ...