Millions of seniors may have to wait longer for 2026 COLA announcement as the government shutdown could delay Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation report.

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For millions of retirees, the arrival of a Social Security (SS) check is a welcome, predictable source of funds. Yet, the accompanying realization that the federal government often takes a significant ...

In purely financial terms, the Social Security check you are getting now or have a right to receive when you are older is your most valuable financial asset.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

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Retirees should be able to count on receiving a benefit increase come January. The Senior Citizens' League, a nonprofit organization that advocates for seniors, projects the 2026 COLA will be 2.7%.

Wednesday’s government shutdown won’t affect your Social Security benefits — but other benefits could be affected.

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as retirement age and the number of years paid into Social Security.

The COLA is calculated by determining the percentage increase (if any) between the CPI-W for the third quarter of the current year and the CPI-W in the third quarter of the previous year. SSA only ...

The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 11 days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this ...

New law gives seniors a $6,000 tax break on Social Security, but many still face taxes. Fidelity suggests Roth IRAs, HSAs and delaying benefits to save.