2026 Social Security COLA Finalized — Retirees Face Major Financial Hit
As we enter 2026, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is final, and retirees are going to start…
No more full Social Security COLA for all? New proposal can help preserve program, but would hurt millions of US seniors
Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few…
Social Security Benefits Get a Historic COLA in 2026 Because of President Trump’s Tariffs — It May Not Be Enough for Retirees
Social Security benefits get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, a historic increase because it brings the…
The Fed’s December Rate Cut Means Social Security Retirees Could Be In for a COLA Surprise
pabradyphoto / iStock via Getty Images The Fed cut rates by 0.25% in December 2025 with a 9-3…
Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) Changes After Fed Cuts Rates Again
2024 Getty Images / Getty Images News via Getty Images The 2026 COLA was announced at 2.8% in…
77% of Older Americans Say the 2026 Social Security COLA Is Not Enough—Here’s What You Can Do About It
PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou / Getty Images A vast majority of older Americans surveyed by AARP said the 2026 Social…
Why Your Social Security Raise Might Not Be What You Expect and What It Means for You
Cravetiger / Getty Images Social Security’s COLA for 2026 gives retirees a modest boost, but advocates say it…
If You’re on Social Security, Don’t Miss This Nov. 19 Deadline
When you are retiring and deciding when to claim Social Security, there are a ton of different things…
Social Security COLAs To Be Capped for High Earners Under New Proposal
A new proposal suggests limiting annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases for the highest earners—a change that…
‘Peak 65’ boomers can’t tell if they’re ready to retire, and this ‘confidence paradox’ could cost them big in retirement
It comes as no surprise that Americans are paying more for necessities than they did last year, and…
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here’s How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year.
After a delay caused by the government shutdown, we recently learned that Social Security beneficiaries are going to…
3 of Social Security’s Most Important Numbers Were Recently Announced. Here’s What They Are and What You Should Know About Them.
One thing you can always count on when it comes to Social Security is change. It’s as unavoidable…