Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security analyst, said: "COLA doesn't keep pace with real inflation. The year-over-year ...

While the administration's tough stance on international trade could strengthen the U.S. economy in the long run, the tariffs ...

If you're stressing out about your future retirement because the idea of a fixed income is scary, know that you're not likely ...

To get the maximum $5,108 Social Security payment in 2025, you'll not only need to have at least 35 years of maximum earnings ...

For the 2025/26 financial year, the government will spend an additional R1.5 million to fund the above-inflation increases ...

Social Security is a valuable source of income for tens of millions of retired workers, disabled workers, spouses of workers, and more. And with pensions declining in popularity in recent years, ...

The process behind calculating the COLA remains a mystery to many. Here's what every retiree should know about how the COLA ...

And in a recent Gallup poll, 23% of retirees called Social Security their only major income source. But many retirees have been struggling to make ends meet in recent years. And a big part of the ...

Second, based on how COLAs are calculated, the 2026 cost-of-living increase will likely understate inflation. That means ...

There is no shortage of changes in Social Security each year. As we hit the ground running in the early parts of 2025, here ...

Social Security recipients are getting a 2.5% increase in their benefits this year, among other key changes to the program.