The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the ...

While we won't know the exact percentage until Friday, Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its final prediction for the change.

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. That’s up a notch from 2.5% ...

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Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

Everyone can start receiving reduced Social Security benefits as early as age 62 ... really matters You can also use the Social Security Administration’s tool to calculate your full retirement age by ...