I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.

Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few years, experts have ...

In 2026, several lesser-known Social Security changes will affect benefit taxation, work rules, Medicare premiums, and ...

Find out what the average Social Security payment is projected to be by the end of 2026 and what it means for your retirement ...

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Social Security recipients should see their paychecks increase this month. That’s because benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...

Here's when to expect your Social Security COLA to arrive: Jan 14, 2026 if your birthday is on the 1st-10th of the month. Jan ...

For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.