The Good News Is Your Social Security COLA Is Beating Inflation. The Bad News Is That May Not Last.

A new report from the Congressional Budget Office revealed that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027

A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.

Should you claim Social Security at 62? Here’s what experts say

Some influencers across social media are espousing the idea that claiming retirement benefits at 62 is the way to go, according to CNBC. There are those, however, that say otherwise. The Social ...

How Social Security recipients could score a nearly 4% cost-of-living boost

Here’s an upshot to inflation. Social security recipients could soon be seeing an increase in benefits amid the rising costs ...

Why social security COLA estimates keep changing

While the official adjustment will not be announced until October, analysts are already raising their projections.

Think Social Security Will Cover Retirement? The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

Social Security might replace a smaller percentage of your income than you think. If you don't want to struggle in retirement ...

Can You Collect an Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits?

Generally, you must meet three criteria to get access to Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse's work record. Those ...

‘I nearly made a major misstep’: I claimed my Social Security benefits at 64 instead of 70. Here’s why.

“It’s remarkable — and discouraging — how many people are disengaged from their own financial lives.” ...

How much of my Social Security can be garnished for debt?

If you're a retiree with unpaid debt, it's important to know how a garnishment could impact your monthly benefits.