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

This year, September's CPI-W reading should be released on Oct. 15. So, that's the day to tune in for the biggest Social ...

The latest projections suggest President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policies will alter Social Security checks in the ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

As a result, over 57 million retired Americans depend on Social Security. The average monthly benefit in May was ...

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

Regardless of which of these is right, however, the COLA is about to buck a 29-year trend. That's because, for the first time ...

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

While the final COLA won’t be announced until October, projections are becoming more refined as midyear data solidifies. This ...

There are many people who get most of their retirement income from Social Security and need those benefits desperately to cover their expenses. It’s people in this situation who are probably very ...

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...