Retirees are often thought to be living on fixed incomes, but most of them are collecting Social Security benefits, and those benefits are not exactly fixed -- because they're increased nearly every year via cost of living adjustments (COLAs).

The Social Security Administration's 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has left many beneficiaries feeling shortchanged. As inflation continues to rise, the modest increase in benefits may not be enough to cover the growing cost of living.

Despite the adjustment, many retirees feel COLA calculations fail to reflect their actual expenses, especially rising medical costs. Some experts advocate using the Elderly Consum

Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% increase in their benefits this year, among other key changes to the program that affect retirement age, taxable earnings, and public sector workers, federal officials announced.

The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League

According to non-partisan group, The Senior Citizens League, 2026's cost of living adjustment increases will not likely keep up with inflation. Here's what the prediction shows.

The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments is headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.

Millions of Social Security recipients will receive their monthly retirement checks for February on Wednesday. Social Security beneficiaries born from the 21st through the 31st of their respective birth month will receive regular monthly checks for February from the Social Security Administration on Feb.

If you're a retiree in the United States eagerly awaiting your Social Security check, this week might bring good news. Understanding the eligibility criteria and payment schedules is crucial to ensure you receive your benefits on time.