For an overwhelming majority of retired workers, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd struggle to make do without. Since 2002, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees annually to determine how reliant they are on the Social Security income they receive.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 was set at 2.5%, which disappointed many retirees. However, the COLA for 2026 could be higher, we tell you why.

If you get most or all of your retirement income from Social Security, money might be perpetually tight. In fact, workers are advised to save for retirement because it’s a known thing that Social Security will only replace so much of your pre-retirement earnings.

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced last October that seniors would be getting a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), a lot of older Americans weren't happy. The reality is that,

What changes hit Social Security in 2025? Get details on COLA, higher benefits, retroactive payments, and new retirement age here.

As we move closer to 2026, Social Security beneficiaries will face significant changes in their benefits due to the anticipated adjustment in the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA),

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.

There is no shortage of changes in Social Security each year. As we hit the ground running in the early parts of 2025, here are three key changes retirees and soon-to-be retirees should know about Social Security.