When September's CPI-W data becomes available in October, the SSA will compare the third-quarter average to the same period a ...

Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet ...

Many Social Security recipients are holding out hope for the new year, though, and banking on a larger COLA for 2026. So far, ...

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

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

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

As summer winds down, retirees and Social Security recipients shift their focus toward 2026—especially the upcoming ...

Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...

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

If you’ve been seeing the Federal Reserve a lot in the news lately, there’s a reason for that. The Fed met this week to ...

As the official announcement date approaches, initial projections suggest a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for ...

RI Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise in 2026. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.