The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments ...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in final 2025 meeting. It may affect Social Security COLA amount in 2027. Here's why ...

It’s almost 2026 and with the new year comes a new batch of Social Security checks, the first of which will be sent out as ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger ...

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

Social Security retirees are getting a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment in 2026. All retirees will get the same percentage ...

Social Security benefits are likely to lose purchasing power next year despite a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

While they may be imperfect, COLAs are meant to help you cover the higher cost of living and help ease the sting of higher prices.

The next major change for current retirees in 2026 also brings both good news and bad news. The good news is that Social Security retirees are getting a raise next year. Benefits are increasing by 2.8 ...