With inflation rising, retirees are paying higher prices now but won't receive a benefit increase until later. The key inflation metric used to calculate the Social Security COLA doesn't fully reflect ...

Initial estimates for 2026's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are not looking favorable. None of the data that will go into calculating next year's actual Social Security COLA is ...

The newly approved Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law on July 3, 2025, introduces a series of significant reforms to the U.S. Social Security program. Among its provisions, the law offers tax relief ...

Unsafe living conditions and lack of safety measures can also create financial tension, forcing seniors to choose between ...

The second round of Social Security payments for the month of July are headed out. Here's when you can expect your check. Blake Stimac Writer Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the ...