The financial outlook for millions of retired Americans, people with disabilities, and survivors received an important update on October 24, 2025, when the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Social Security recipients should see their paychecks increase this month. That’s because benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of ...

Entering 2026, the new retirement contribution rules for upper-class seniors aren't the only income-related changes coming for older Americans: Social Security benefits are also changing. Beginning in ...

The average Social Security beneficiary will get a raise of more than $50 per month in 2026. Due to rising Medicare premiums, not all retirees will see the full increase in their checks. Some types of ...

Starting in January 2026, the average monthly Social Security check for the U.S.’s 74.5 million Social Security recipients will be around $1,917, up 2.8% from 2025. That’s an increase of about $52 per ...

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage. That is again happening in 2026 as reported in ...

Standard premiums for Medicare Part B are increasing for 2026. The increase is $17.90 a month, or nearly 10%. The increase outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

The cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is larger than it was in 2025. Larger checks will begin arriving in January for most retirees. Retirees need to prepare for a major disappointment related ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...