Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is Official. Here's How Much Benefits Will Increase. It's a larger raise than seniors received earlier this year.

Once the trust fund falls to zero, Social Security is only legally allowed to pay out as much in benefits as it brings in.

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with ...

The COLA announcement matters to about 68 million Social Security beneficiaries, especially the estimated 39% of retirees who ...

Social Security beneficiaries will face significant changes in 2026 that could affect their ability to work while still ...

It's a benefit you likely pay into, whether you're aware of it or not. Social Security is a government program that provides ...

Several factors affect your Social Security benefits, especially during the current unpredictable economic state, and your salary is just one of them. It’s important to note that your benefit amount ...

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits.

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...