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Some lawmakers have called for the CPI-E to be used to determine the annual COLA for Social Security payments, but would it ...

A rumor circulating on social media has led many to believe that Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive a ...

Key Points History points to a likelihood of a higher COLA following two consecutive years of declines.However, past ...

This week, two payments will be made by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Millions of Americans receive Social ...

Social Security payments may change under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s what retirees should know about COLA increases and deductions.

Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. It's important not to rely too ...

A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical ...

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

Most retirees depend on Social Security for at least a good portion of their monthly income. That’s why it is so essential ...