It’s official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living adjustment next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, ...

A government shutdown delayed the announcement, which was originally scheduled for October 15. The latest estimate projects a 2.8% increase, which would add about $52 to the average monthly benefit.

Beginning next year, people collecting Social Security will see a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly checks thanks to the 2026 cost of living adjustment (COLA). However, since that announcement ...

Seniors who are eager to figure out the new cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits are going to need to wait a bit longer than expected. Under normal circumstances, Social Security ...

Next year's cost-of-living raise in Social Security could be affected by increases in the cost of Medicare premiums. Here's ...