Early predictions for Social Security's 2027 COLA offer little relief: The adjustment is projected to hold steady, unlikely to keep up with what retirees are actually spending. Here's what it means ...

You may not want to get your hopes up too much.

Learn about the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and additional COLA facts that could influence your benefits, income, and retirement planning.

Here's a sneak peek into the future.

Early 2027 estimate points to a 2.8% adjustment to Social Security benefits, which have lagged senior Americans' lived experience on Medicare premiums and uncovered health costs ...

Social Security payments are on schedule for February 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...

For the lion's share of Social Security's more than 53 million retired-worker beneficiaries, their monthly payout is more than just a check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd likely ...

See February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, why SSI checks arrived early, COLA changes, taxes, and what to do if your check is smaller.

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.

There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.