Cost of living: Social Security announces 3.6% COLA for 2027
A shopper looks at a beverage display June 4, 2026 at the Market 32 Supermarket in South Burlington,…
Social Security COLA and the Chained CPI Explained
Introduction Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is vital because it ensures that the program’s more than 70 million…
Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z
A growing number of Gen Z adults are treating sports betting as an investment strategy, prompting financial experts…
Social Security bill targets retirement age 60 for physical jobs
Workers apply roofing material to a home under construction at the Lilac Ridge community by Lennar Homes in…
Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?
Eliminating the funding shortfall in Social Security solely by raising payroll taxes could cost the typical U.S. worker…
Social Security benefits expected to change in 2027: What people need to know
ROANOKE, Va. – If you receive Social Security, your monthly benefit is expected to change next year. That’s…
‘Two timelines with one balance sheet’: Why big age-gap marriages can make retirement planning even more complicated
projectUA/Envato If there’s a big age difference between you and your spouse, you face a few challenges. Some…
When Social Security Isn’t Enough: How to Close the Gap
According to The Senior Citizens League, roughly 24.6 million seniors, or 44% of the country’s retirement-age population, depend…
How Many Retirees Have Incomes of Less Than $2,000 a Month?
Half of monthly Social Security payments are below $2,000, but most retirees have additional income.Credit: SimpleImages / Getty…
‘Don’t quit. Keep your job’: Expert says Social Security will ‘go away’ — and the thing to protect isn’t your 401(k)
Envato For younger generations, the idea of living a life of leisure in retirement — playing golf, pursuing…
New Census Data Details What a Typical Retiree’s Income Looks Like and Where It Comes From
About 30% of households headed by someone 65 or older brought in $100,000 or more in 2025, up…
When will you get your Social Security payment in September?
Social Security recipients typically receive their payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month, but…