The purpose of Social Security COLAs is to help ensure that recipients don't lose out on buying power due to inflation. But ...

A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 on Oct. 15 after the Labor Department releases September inflation data. The Senior Citizens League estimates ...

The latest forecasts put Social Security's 2026 COLA between 2.7% and 2.8%, which would amount to an extra $648 to $672 in benefit income for the average retired worker next year. Social Security's ...

It seems the only constant when it comes to Social Security is change. Every year, Social Security undergoes changes, but few are as anticipated as the announcement of the annual cost-of-living ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.