Social Security recipients commonly rely on cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to keep up with their expenses. COLAs are tied directly to inflation. Challenges in reporting inflation data could ...

You can make living on Social Security alone work Traditional retirement advice just isn’t feasible for a lot of Americans, but living off Social Security alone really is possible.

The Social Security Administration uses outdated computer systems, making mistakes that cause pain for beneficiaries and costly burdens for taxpayers.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

Instead, the agency is flagging as “unverified” the Social Security numbers of thousands of people who lost their temporary legal status.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

Social Security shouldn't be your only source of income in retirement. Here's why you should think about saving now while you're still working.

For some people, the June Social Security and SSI checks may be smaller than usual as the Department of Education begins collecting on student loans.

Before diving into this potentially history-making moment in 2026, it's imperative to understand what Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment is and why it's so important for retirees.

New government inflation data suggests millions of Social Security beneficiaries may see a boost to their monthly checks in 2026. Here’s what to know.

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.5% boost to their benefits in 2025, thanks to an annual cost-of-living adjustment that went into effect in January.