Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026, but higher Medicare premiums may offset gains. Learn how to protect your ...

From the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment to proposals that would cut parts of the Social Security program, here is a roundup ...

Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to increase Social Security and VA benefits by $200 per month for six months to ...

You've probably heard that postponing Social Security until age 70 is the "smart" move. Here's why so few people plan to ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

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, ...

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...

As the government shutdown enters its third week, several federal agencies - including the Social Security Administration (SSA) - remain affected by furloughs and are not operating at full capacity.

The Social Security Administration's annual announcement setting next year's cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be delayed because of the government shutdown, the agency said. Each year, the ...