Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can ...

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Social Security retirees received a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). COLAs are periodic raises that are intended to help ...

The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment will be 2.5%, up from last month’s 2.4% prediction. TSCL’s model prediction has increased for four consecutive months. There’s a ...

Social Security beneficiaries might face a lower-than-expected increase in 2026 due to federal data collection cuts, warns ...

The Social Security program, a financial lifeline for millions of Americans, is facing significant challenges. With a 20% ...