A retiree receiving $2,000 per month from Social Security saw their check increase by $56 in January 2026 thanks to the 2.8% ...

In 2026, Social Security will get a raise, but it might not seem like it. According to the Social Security Administration, the COLA for 2026 will increase by 2.8%. That seems reasonable on paper.

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 ...

Analysts have digested the most recent inflation and jobs data.

Millions of Americans will receive their February 18, 2026 Social Security payment under the updated SSA schedule, including ...

The 2026 Retirement Healthcare Costs Data Report from HealthView Services projects a long-term health care inflation rate of 5.8%, compared with projected Social Security COLAs of 2.4%. In 2026, ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

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 ...