The next major change for current retirees in 2026 also brings both good news and bad news. The good news is that Social Security retirees are getting a raise next year. Benefits are increasing by 2.8 ...

In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments ...

For instance, the Q3 CPI-W average for 2025 was 2.76% higher than 2024, which is how we ended up with the 2.8% COLA. It's higher than 2025's COLA (2.5%), but many may still find it insufficient. In ...

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut of a quarter percentage point lowered the benchmark federal funds rate to ...

In 2026, IRA limits are rising. Savers under 50 will be able to contribute up to $7,500, and those 50 and over will get an $1 ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll taxes, and how much income retirees can earn without reducing their payments ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

President Trump promised that he would eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. While the President was not quite able to ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

The change comes at a time when data shows several boomers facing retirement don't feel financially prepared for the ...