Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet ...

Social Security COLAs are supposed to help your checks maintain their buying power. Higher COLAs mean higher inflation.

There's Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well. This is a monthly benefit for the blind, disabled, and low-income ...

Low Cost of Living: Beckley, West Virginia (80) Looking at that example, the cost of living in San Francisco is actually 287% higher than in Beckley, West Virginia.