Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing working Americans.

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but experts say this won't be enough for retirees to keep up with rising costs. Older Americans generally have higher e ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an extra payment this month, with a second ...

Retired workers on Social Security may feel like they have a little less benefit income next year despite receiving a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven ...

It's natural to be unhappy with your 2.8% Social Security COLA, especially if you've been struggling and were hoping for a ...

President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policy is directly affecting Social Security raises in the new year.

Social Security checks have undergone a huge change, and it has some people up in arms. That’s because the Treasury ...

There are various state, federal and local programs that can help defray the cost of living -- here are just a few.

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...