Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

The number of vets receiving 100 percent disability ratings has surged in recent years. For-profit firms, influencers and the ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

Prepare for 2026 Social Security updates now, including 2.8% COLA, earnings-test limits changes, SSI and disability ...

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

THOUSANDS of households claiming one of two benefits are being warned not to act now or risk losing their payments for good.

Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive a 2.8% increase in monthly payments for 2026 under the annual ...

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of November. Here's what to know.

That's an improvement from the 2.5% COLA seniors received this year. There's a good chance many Social Security recipients ...