We write stories that make you richer. Take a second right now: Follow us and get tips that will change your life. Social Security’s financial outlook just took another hit, and the political response has been more noise than action. Some near-retirees ...

The good-ish news is that this is slightly higher than the 2.5% COLA for 2025. The could-be-better news is that this COLA is fairly modest, and below the 3.4% average since COLAs became routine in 1975. Again, it's important to remember that the official COLA won't be announced until Oct. 15, and this estimate shouldn't be taken as definitive.

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree homeowners.

At 65, you should have at least 20 years to run the gamut.

Social Security is a crucial income source that many retirees rely on pretty heavily to help them make ends meet. While these benefits only replace around 40% of pre-retirement income, they are guaranteed to last for life, unlike savings, and they are also ...

Millions of SSI, and SSDI recipients are set to receive their August Social Security payment on Wednesday. Here’s the full schedule, average amounts, and what to expect.

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If you file at that point, you could face a 30% reduction in your benefits compared with waiting until full retirement age. There are some other less obvious consequences that might ensue if you sign up for Social Security at 62.

Two new surveys reveal broad misconceptions about how the program works. Take our poll on how the Social Security system should be saved.

It's also worth noting that lawmakers may be able to implement changes that prevent Social Security cuts completely, or at least minimize the damage. So if you're worried about Social Security cuts, don't assume the worst.

New York State is preparing to distribute inflation rebate checks in late 2025 as part of a fiscal relief measure included in the 2025-2026 budget, proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Here's what you need to know: The initiative is funded through additional ...