Does the cost of healthcare and healthcare insurance typically rise faster than the general rate of inflation?

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

It’s almost 2026 and with the new year comes a new batch of Social Security checks, the first of which will be sent out as ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will get 2.8% more in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will take a greater bite out of your ...

The law states that when a Social Security beneficiary has Medicare premiums withheld from Social Security benefits (instead ...

In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments and increasing healthcare costs. But these aren’t the only areas to keep an ...

Social Security COLA increase in 2026 may hike SSA and SSI payments but still not benefit you because higher Medicare ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security‘s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to ...

An increase in Part B Medicare premiums means that beneficiaries will pay $202.90 per month, up from $185 this year.

AARP weighs in with some important thoughts about how people can tackle these concerns — in particular, for those who are ...

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.