A growing number of retirees are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet. In the most recent iteration of an annual poll from Gallup, 62% of retirees said Social Security is a major ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

We don't know for sure what the 2026 Social Security COLA will be, but 2.7% is the latest estimate. Based on a 2.7% COLA, the average Social Security benefit would rise by $50 in 2026. Medicare ...

Seniors on Social Security are eagerly awaiting a 2026 COLA announcement. Next year’s COLA projection just got an update, and it’s one boomers may like. Struggling seniors should make lifestyle and ...

Inflation has regained momentum since President Trump started imposing tariffs earlier this year. The Senior Citizens League has raised its forecast for Social Security's 2026 COLA for five straight ...

More than 74 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial well-being. For some 21.8 ...

Social Security beneficiaries will have to wait a bit longer to find out how much their benefits payments will increase by for 2026. Thanks to the ongoing government shut down, the scheduled ...

Retired Americans will get at least a little relief from inflation in 2026—but with an emphasis on little. On Friday, the Social Security Administration announced that the 2026 cost-of-living ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, set to benefit nearly 71 million recipients. This adjustment will take effect in January ...

More than 74 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to July 2025 data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial ...