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 ...

Those who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see a slight increase in their payments next year. However, senior advocates say the pay bump isn’t likely to be enough to meet rising costs ...

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are poised to see an inflation-adjustment to their benefits in 2026. But the timing of the Social Security cost-of-living announcement may be delayed if the ...