What the cost-of-living adjustment increase in Social Security means
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment increase will mean an extra $50 a month for most Social Security and SSI recipients.
Is it possible to retire comfortably on Social Security alone? We asked seniors.
Is it possible to live comfortably in retirement on Social Security income alone?  Yes and no.  Alden and Dena Swartz draw nearly $4,000 a month from Social Security, the government program designed to support Americans in retirement.
I’m a Gen X Retiree: 6 Things I’m Doing Financially Until I Can Receive Social Security
Julie M. is living the dream of many. She retired pretty early at 57 after two decades in healthcare administration. Now 58, she's navigating the challenging period between early retirement and
2 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Changes Retirees Really Want to See
The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) came in at just 2.5%. That's well under the 3.2% retirees got last year and far less than what many were hoping for. The high inflation over the last few years has made it difficult for retirees to afford their basic expenses,
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 has been announced. Come January, current beneficiaries will be receiving 2.5% more than they're getting now, mirroring 2024's overall inflation rate.
If You're on Social Security, Do This Before Dec. 31
And while it can be challenging to find time for number crunching when you're busy making holiday travel plans and wrapping ...
These Social Security beneficiaries get paid earlier than the rest, on Tuesday December 3
Every Wednesday, the SSA issues a new round of payments to Social Security beneficiaries. However, some will receive their ...
French Govt to Adopt Social Security Bill Without Vote: LCI TV
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will use a constitutional tool to push through parts of his unpopular budget bill ...
How much of your Social Security will you get at age 65? This is the current rate
To claim full Social Security benefits an American must reach the age of 70 but it is possible to claim them earlier, ...
2 Big Social Security Changes Are Coming in 2025. Here's What to Expect.
Social Security Administration announced updates set to take effect in January 2025. Social Security checks are poised to get ...
Social Security reforms face uncertain future in Senate
A House-passed bill to reform aspects of Social Security is lingering in the Senate as questions bubble up over its path ...
When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.
Older Americans regret taking early retirement and premature Social Security claims, as well as overspending or being too ...
The Harsh Reality of President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Plan Can't Be Ignored
The harsh reality of Trump's direct Social Security plan and adjacent proposals is that the program would be notably worse ...
The Savings Game: Social Security Fairness Act passes House, needs Senate approval
Most Americans have jobs that withhold payroll taxes (aka FICA taxes) that contribute to the Social Security system, and when ...