Social Security recipients now have a date when they will learn how much of an increase they will receive in 2026. The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the data needed to determine the 2026 ...

For millions of Americans living on fixed incomes, the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is more than a number—it’s a survival tool. Each October, the announcement determines how much ...

Social Security beneficiaries will have to wait a bit longer to find out how much their benefits payments will increase by for 2026. Thanks to the ongoing government shut down, the scheduled ...

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 ...