How Much Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Forecast to Raise Benefits for Retirees Ages 62 to 80

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Social Security Changes Underway in Less Than Two Weeks

Several Social Security Administration (SSA) changes are arriving this month for beneficiaries. On October 15, the ...

How Social Security Will Be Affected by a Government Shutdown

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Checks

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

Social Security Updates for October: Key News You Need To Know

A government shutdown could delay the announcement of the cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits. Social ...

The Dreaded Lose-Lose Scenario Is a Near-Certainty With Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

The big day for Social Security's more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is right around the corner. Assuming the ...

Social Security October 2025: When Your Checks Will Arrive

Find out when your October 2025 Social Security or SSI check will arrive -- payment dates vary by birthdate and benefit type.

Here’s why you should seriously think about taking Social Security at 62 — even if the ‘basic’ math says something else

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...