The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Every fall, millions of retirees wait for the Social Security Administration to announce the next year’s cost‑of‑living adjustment, hoping the increase will help them keep pace with rising prices. For 2026, the COLA came in at 2.8 percent — a modest but meaningful bump meant to reflect cooling inflation and…

Refunds are typically issued up to 21 days after the IRS approves a return

The first weeks of the year can feel slow, but for retirees, they’re a financial pressure test. Tax documents start arriving, scammers ramp up outreach,...

Social Security tends to feel “set it and forget it” once benefits start, but small issues can still cost real money. A missed earnings year,...

Just how long could the average retiree live on Social Security alone in 2026?

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban pointed out earlier this year there are some major flaws that people (especially seniors) should know about.

Making the wrong tax moves in the first few years of retirement can be costly for you and your heirs. These are the five biggest mistakes to avoid.

The average monthly Social Security payment for a retired worker was $2,071 in January 2026

Social Security is often described as a universal system, but the adjustments taking effect in 2026 are anything but uniform. While the headline Cost-of-Living Adjustment...