Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can ...

The most important Social Security change next year for beneficiaries is the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Last ...

CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

But COLAs aren't the only Social Security change that tends to arrive each year. There's another big change Social Security ...

When you’re deep in the throes of a busy career, Social Security may not be at the forefront of your mind. After all, if ...

Social Security is facing growing financial pressure, with the retirement trust fund projected to run out within the next ...

Let's start with the good news: Your benefit will go up next year. Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% COLA in 2026, which will amount to a raise of around $56 per month for the average ...

Social Security provides income to nearly 74 million people, with many relying on it for more than half of their total ...

Age 62 is a significant one in the context of Social Security. The reason? It’s the earliest age to sign up for monthly benefits. In fact, 62 has long been the most popular age for claiming Social ...

The Social Security Administration determines the annual COLA by looking at changes in CPI-W data. The 2026 COLA is 2.8%. The ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.