How to Make the Most of a 3.9% Social Security COLA Bump for 2027
We’re only three months away from October, the month when Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for the following…
Social Security checks for retirees could rise $77 a month in 2027. Critics want to change how future increases are calculated.
Experts are pushing for alternative ways to calculate annual Social Security increases, after projections showed that next year’s…
What Social Security COLA Changes Could Mean for Your $2,000 Benefit Check in 2027
With less than three months to go until the official 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement, you’re…
They Retired to a Rural Town on a Fixed Social Security Income. Then Their County Became a Pharmacy Desert.
Quick Read Pharmacy closures have left 73% of counties with inadequate access, forcing rural retirees to drive hours…
Why the Latest Social Security COLA Forecast Could Disappoint Beneficiaries
We’re inching closer to the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement, and it’s looking increasingly likely that…
Social Security’s Historic 2027 COLA May Have a Silver Lining for the First Time Since 2023
Last year, Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary, and the average monthly retired-worker benefit surpassed $2,000 for the…
Social Security’s 2027 COLA Might Be Smaller Than Previously Expected
In a year that’s been tough on the wallet so far, many seniors have been holding out hope…
How July CPI Data Could Make or Break Your 2027 Social Security Raise
For seniors on Social Security, one of the most important announcements each year comes in October. That’s when…
Why July Is a Critical Month for Social Security Recipients
For seniors collecting retirement or other Social Security benefits, the month of July is a very important one.…
2027 Social Security COLAs May Reach a Level Not Seen in 4 Years
Retirees who collect Social Security benefits are almost certainly going to get a raise next year. While seniors…
Social Security Retirees Are Looking at the Fourth Highest COLA In 36 Years
Quick Read Mary Johnson forecasts a 4.7% Social Security COLA for 2027, which would rank as the fourth-highest…
Find Out If Social Security Increases Will Cover Your Higher Food, Energy and Other Costs
Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is designed to help seniors deal with inflation by increasing their monthly…