Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security will get their monthly payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits to more than 70 million people, including ...

Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise next year, up from last month's estimate of 2.5%, based on the latest inflation report, according to a new estimate. The Consumer Price Index for ...

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Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. Based on August's inflation reading, experts have an updated estimate. There's still room for 2026's COLA to ...

Social Security payments will be distributed on the regular schedule in August 2025. SSI recipients will receive two payments in August, one on August 1st and one on August 29th (early September ...

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) is maintaining its projection that Social Security recipients will see a 2.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their benefits next year. More than 70 ...

Social Security is facing a serious financial shortfall. At this point, many retirees and workers alike are resigned to benefit cuts. Though cuts are possible, there may be a work-around. The program ...

Social Security payments for the month of August follow a normal schedule. But those who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may get smaller benefit checks. That's because ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced in October, but the latest forecast suggests benefits will increase 2.7%. Whatever the percent increase, retired workers with ...