Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage.

Social Security payments will be normal in December, but SSI recipients should be aware of a holiday adjustment.

The VA Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a broad range of benefits to uniformed services veterans and certain ...

Millions receive their SSI payment today, December 1, 2025, with deposits of up to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for ...

Retirees in these five states collect above-average Social Security benefits, so their raises will be bigger in 2026.

December is a pivotal month for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries in the U.S. as it marks the last payment before the ...

Key Points. The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. The wage base limit will increase by over $8,000 in ...

Social security benefits are paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired, and are typically paid on Wednesdays. Here's ...

Keeping tabs on Social Security probably isn't as fun as keeping tabs on your favorite celebrity or sports team. But it's an ...

Learn the four key Social Security changes coming in January 2026, including COLA increases, Medicare costs, and tax shifts ...

Today, December 1, 2025, marks the start of a new month and, for many, the receipt of a monthly disability payment from U.S.

As the Social Security Administration's retirement trust fund is bound to become insolvent in under a decade, it proposes to ...