Retiring on Social Security alone is not the best idea. That's because those monthly benefits won't even replace half of your ...

President Trump's federal hiring freeze and decision to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer raise ...

If you're struggling to stretch your Social Security checks far enough already, a large Social Security cost-of-living ...

Every year, Social Security is eligible for a COLA. When inflation remains flat, Social Security benefits remain flat. When ...

There's also another key change on the way that will affect many retirees but isn't a Social Security change per se.

COLAs are designed to help retirees keep pace with inflation, but they're not guaranteed. Rather than count on money that may ...

Social Security payments are used to an estimated 67 million people - federal data shows - 173,226 of them in New Jersey.

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security to pay their bills in retirement. Granted, some ...

The Social Security landscape in the United States is ever-evolving, with millions relying on these benefits. As August ...

The trouble began in 2021, when Americans found themselves flush with cash from stimulus policies at a time when supply ...

Social Security payments are a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans in retirement. However, despite ...

Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...