Can you expect Social Security payment Nov. 19? When does cost-of-living increase kick in?

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of November is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to ...

Medicare costs will eat a big chunk of older Americans’ Social Security cost-of-living increase next year

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $202.90 in 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said ...
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How To Budget Against The Rising Cost Of Living in U.S.

The cost of living in the U.S. is rising dramatically and is stressing out millions of households. Everything from housing ...

How Does Social Security's 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 Compare, Historically, to Prior Raises?

Looking a bit further back, Social Security's 2.8% raise ties for the ninth-largest year-over-year increase since this ...
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Despite turnover, Livingston Parish library board rejects cost-of-living pay increase for employees

The library board voted Tuesday to remove the increase from interim Library Director Kyla Robertson Webb's proposed 2026 ...
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New survey shows 90% of food pantries and charities increased number of families fed in past year; lawmakers call for action

A new nationwide survey shows that lower-income and middle-class Americans are paying more for groceries compared to a year ...
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Senior living satisfaction rises despite fast-rising costs, J.D. Power finds

Satisfaction climbs even as assisted living and memory care costs rise about 10% and independent living rents rise 7%–9% year ...
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Evergreen school board approves contract with Administrators Association including cost of living increases

Evergreen Public Schools’ board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new contract with the union that represents the district’s principals and other administrators.