Social Security beneficiaries would welcome extra money in the bank from a COLA hike. But some might only be looking at $50 a month or less extra.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Social Security plays such an essential role in most Americans' lives that it's natural for rumors and myths to pop up.

It may be a long way from Florida, but this state has an unexpectedly high number of retirees and a number of perks that make ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a vital component for Social Security beneficiaries, directly influencing their ...

Many Arizona retirees could get a break, as Phoenix-area inflation is running below the next COLA on Social Security payments.

Many look forward to the day they can start taking Social Security benefits. Some people take it as early as age 62 when they're first eligible, while others wait for maximum benefits until around ...

The Social Security Administration payment schedule for the month of August shows early payments for many recipients.

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 ...