Social Security to raise annual benefits by 2.8%

The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average ...

Going back to work after you start claiming Social Security could cost you. Is it worth it?

In the year you reach your full retirement age, the SSA deducts $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit, ...

Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Raise Monthly Payments

When the Social Security COLA is announced later this month, here's what to expect.

2026 Social Security COLA: Here’s How Much Payments Will Rise Next Year

The annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is designed to help Social Security recipients keep up with rising prices. The 2026 COLA news means that the more than 72 million Americans who receive ...

Are Social Security Payments at Risk During the Government Shutdown?

The current government shutdown continues with no end in sight. Services are being pared back, though not Social Security and Medicare. If the past offers a clue, the current stalemate may end when ...

I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if ...