According to the BLS, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 was 2.7%. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), the inflation metric that SSA uses to ...

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5% increase (1). That’s slightly below the 2.8% boost beneficiaries received ...

Learn how new Social Security rules could affect middle-class retirees and workers, from reduced benefits to shifting filing ...

I’m told that several ministers said the other parties—especially PASOK—must be put before their responsibilities, given the good precedent set during the European elections. Ministers even believe ...

Social Security checks are sent out on different days of the month, with most recipients scheduled based on their date of ...

The advocacy nonprofit for older Americans explains new developments people should know about when planning for retirement.

For millions of Americans, Social Security represents far more than just a monthly check. It's a financial lifeline. Let's be ...

Here's what the average retired worker can expect for spring 2026 checks, according to the Social Security Administration and ...

Social Security benefits increased 2.8% in 2026, up from a 2.5% COLA in 2025. Recipients can invest unused COLA funds to generate ongoing income. Managing healthcare proactively can help stretch COLA ...

The 2.8% Social Security COLA trails inflation in retiree-heavy spending categories like healthcare and groceries. AT&T’s 4.5% yield hasn’t increased in four years. Duke Energy’s dividend grows only 1 ...

Social Security are rising by 2.8% in 2026. While that's a more generous raise than in 2025, it may fall short for seniors. It's important to have money outside of Social Security to live a ...