USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.

Social Security enthusiasts and retirees have spent lots of time waiting for the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...

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

It comes as Americans of all ages continue to navigate rising costs. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Some of the changes happening to Social Security in 2026 are more positive than others. But even the ones that aren't so ...

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

Benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements for Social Security would change under the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment, or SWIFT, Act, announced Wednesday by Sen. Kirsten ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

A small subset of seniors will take home three benefits this month. Here's how to determine if you're one of them and when each will be available.

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.

Getting a raise is always a nice thing, whether you’re working or you’re a retiree who collects Social Security. And the more ...

A new $6,000 senior tax deduction in Trump's new tax bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill, starts in tax year 2025, offering ...