Why a Bigger 2027 Social Security COLA Might Still Feel Like a Pay Cut for Millions of Retirees

A larger raise won't necessarily mean more buying power.

New warning: Social Security cuts will be larger than predicted, feds say

Looming cuts to Social Security could be deeper than previously predicted, according to a new federal report. Earlier ...
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The 35-Year Rule That Quietly Shrinks Social Security Checks for Workers With a Career Gap

A surprisingly simple rule inside Social Security's benefits formula can quietly punish workers who took time away from their ...

Social Security's 2027 COLA Is Projected to Be the 6th-Largest Since 1993 -- Here Are the 3 Unique Factors Driving This Outsize Raise

A “Trump bump” and the AI revolution should lead to considerably larger Social Security checks in 2027.

The Surprise Social Security Benefit That Goes to Parents Who Have Kids Late

Social Security recipients can get an additional benefit for dependent children, which alters the calculation about when to ...
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Why the Average Social Security Spousal Benefit Check Is Only $987, and What it Means for Your Retirement

There are millions of people today who collect benefits from Social Security every month. And some people base their ...

Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment is coming soon. Here are the states where the biggest hike in years could have the most impact

The Senior Citizens League estimated the COLA for 2027 will be 3.5%, while the AARP projected a 3.6% hike.

Social Security Update: New Projection Forecasts Deadline for Steep Cuts

The CBO projects that Social Security's retirement trust fund will become insolvent by mid-2032.