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A new study shows that Social Security recipients have gone beyond cutting back on discretionary spending, and they report that their benefits are not enough to cover necessities.
The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree ...
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 ...
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough ...
Millions of SSI, and SSDI recipients are set to receive their August Social Security payment on Wednesday. Here’s the full ...
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 ...
The Social Security Act was signed into law in August 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and has been a cornerstone of retirement for millions of Americans. Social Security just hit its 90th ...
Two new surveys reveal broad misconceptions about how the Social Security program works, and where the money goes.
1. Book in advance As of January 6, 2025, the SSA moved to appointment-only for most in-office services. The agency says the ...
Some Social Security benefit recipients will receive their monthly check slightly earlier next week.