Inflation is the ‘No. 1 public enemy’ of your finances: Social Security’s COLA isn’t enough for retirees to get by

Expenditures among retirees from 2000 to 2023 rose at an annual rate of 3.6%, compared to 2.6% for inflation as shown by the ...

With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the ...

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 2026 COLA: Here are the states that will give retirees the largest raise

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ahead of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment announcement, The Motley Fool took a gander at the states with the topmost median Social Security ...
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This Is the Change Social Security Retirees Will Be Most Excited About Next Year

October could potentially be a huge month for Social Security. If things go off without a hitch, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to announce a number of key changes to the program ...
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Social Security at 62 vs. 70: Is Giving Up ~30% Worth Five Active Years?

Taking Social Security at 62 cuts benefits ~30% vs age 70. Early claim buys active years; waiting secures higher lifetime ...