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…
Capping Social Security COLAs for High Earners Could Save The Program $115 Billion, Experts Say
Investopedia / Photo Composite by Elizabeth Guevara / Getty Images Capping Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for the highest…
Social Security COLA to Boost Retiree Benefits This Year, But Rising Medicare B Premiums May Offset Gains
Maskot / Getty Images For retirees, rising Medicare costs can quickly erode the benefit of annual Social Security…
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…
Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises
Many Social Security changes are met with disdain from recipients, but some are much appreciated. Although the announcement…
Retirees in These 5 States Will Receive the Biggest Social Security Raise in 2026
Most aged beneficiaries rely on their Social Security income as a financial foundation during retirement. Though Social Security’s…