In spite of an expected first for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year's raise is likely to come up short for most beneficiaries.

The most anticipated day of the year is rapidly approaching for the more than 67 million beneficiaries who rely on Social Security. On Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will reveal ...

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...

So what's the upcoming cost-of-living looking like? For that matter, when will it be announced, and when will it go into effect? We'll hear 2026's COLA figure from the Social Security Administration ...

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Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is a highly-anticipated reveal, which may be delayed this year by the ongoing government shutdown. A first-of-this-century "raise" appears to be ...

The shutdown is delaying inflation data that will determine the Social Security COLA — but it's still coming this month.

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

It's certainly possible that you'll have the option to delay Social Security once you reach full retirement age. But if you ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...