Aug. 17, 2026
For years, certain public-sector workers saw their Social Security benefits reduced because of two federal rules that affected people with pensions from jobs that did
Aug. 17, 2026
Social Security is an important source of retirement income for millions of Americans, making the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, closely watched. The 2027 increase
Aug. 16, 2026
For millions of Social Security recipients, the annual cost-of-living adjustment can have a meaningful effect on household finances. After receiving a 2.8% COLA in 2026,
Aug. 15, 2026
Social Security beneficiaries could receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to the latest estimate from the Senior Citizens League. If that forecast becomes
Aug. 15, 2026
If Social Security makes up a large share of your retirement income, the annual cost-of-living adjustment can have a noticeable effect on your household budget.
Aug. 14, 2026
Social Security recipients could see a 3.4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 if the latest inflation-based estimate holds. The projection is down from an earlier
Aug. 13, 2026
Social Security beneficiaries may receive a smaller cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 as inflation continues to moderate. New estimates following the latest government inflation data put
Aug. 13, 2026
Social Security beneficiaries could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. Current estimates point to a 3.8% increase, which would add roughly $74 a
Aug. 12, 2026
More than one-quarter of Americans who first claimed Social Security in 2024 started receiving benefits at age 62, the earliest age generally available for retirement
Aug. 11, 2026
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is expected to provide a modest increase for retirees, but higher household expenses can quickly absorb that extra income.
Aug. 11, 2026
Social Security may look straightforward, but the rules behind it can be more complicated than many retirees expect. Decisions involving marriage, divorce, survivors and children
Aug. 10, 2026
Social Security beneficiaries have several payment dates to keep track of in August 2026. The exact date depends on the type of benefit you receive
