The latest COLA estimate is 2.7%, which would add about $54 to the average monthly check. However, there are good odds that ...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) ensures uninterrupted financial stability for millions of beneficiaries. Despite ...
When you hear the term Social Security, you probably think of retirement benefits. These aren't the only benefits available, ...
Retirees are on track for a bigger COLA this year than next, but many are likely to be disappointed with the raise they ...
With the figures available so far, analysts estimate the COLA increase for 2026 would be 2.7%, higher than 2025’s 2.5%. That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to ...
Patience can work in your favor when it comes to the size of your Social Security benefits as well -- the longer you wait to ...
The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 20. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will finalize the distribution of October benefits, although it is not the last payment scheduled by the agency for this month. Next Wednes ...
Millions of Americans will be receiving their monthly Social Security payments this week—the fifth payment sent to recipients ...
Even though the federal government is shut down, BLS plans to publish its September inflation report at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, ...
I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits ...
Sometimes people will write to me complaining that the government, specifically, the Social Security Administration, has ...