With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you may receive from the adjustment.

President Trump's tariff and trade policy is set to influence Social Security's "raise" for the upcoming year.

Trump’s tariffs have led to trade tensions between the United States and other countries while boosting prices on many items and overall inflation. However, the tariffs also could lead to higher monthly payments for more than 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits.

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that affect your retirement — including a new age rule. Here's what to know.

According to a report from The Senior Citizens League, Social Security benefits lost around 20% of their buying power between 2010 and 2024. If you can swing it, finding a source of passive income or going back to work temporarily could have a bigger impact on your budget than any COLA.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

I will never do anything that will jeopardize or hurt Social Security or Medicare,” Trump vowed in 2024. I have some bad news for voters who believed him.

While I am not an expert on Social Security, Medicare beneficiaries need to understand its fundamentals. Social Security benefits depend on your contribution history and the age at which you

Retirees must wait another five and a half weeks (give or take a few days) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to announce the 2026 COLA. The agency needs inflation data for September 2025 to finalize its calculations. That information should be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in mid-October.