Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is expected to be 2.5%, analysts said Wednesday, the same increase as ...

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New government inflation data suggests millions of Social Security beneficiaries may see a boost to their monthly checks in ...

Trump proposed doing away with taxes on Social Security benefits. Not only are taxes on Social Security income complicated, they can significantly reduce the value of each retiree's monthly checks.

The cost-of-living adjustment is important for retirees on Social Security to keep up with rising costs of living. Find out ...

The average spousal and divorce benefit is around $948 per month, according to April 2025 data from the Social Security ...

As inflation continues to rise, the purchasing power of Social Security benefits is under threat. Despite projections for a ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. That could change if tariffs push up inflation.

A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while ...

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has predicted that Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5 percent, up from April's prediction of 2.4 percent.

Consumer spending slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early reaction to higher prices on some imported goods.