The 2026 Social Security COLA is good and bad news for retirees

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...
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5 Big Changes the Trump Administration Is Making to Social Security

Expect in-person ID checks, one-day direct-deposit changes, most paper checks ending in September, and tougher overpayment ...

The Chief Actuary Just Updated When Social Security Cuts Could Begin -- Here's What to Know (Spoiler: Part of the Problem Is Tied to President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill")

The two main ways to fix Social Security are to shrink benefits or increase revenue coming into the coffers. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) created The Reformer -- a clever tool ...

I’m an Economist: Why Social Security Is in Crisis — and What You Can Do

An economist explained why Social Security is running out of money, and what retirees and workers should do to prepare for possible benefit cuts.

Social Security unveils cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Here's what to know.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, known as COLA, came in slightly higher than the prior year's hike of 2.5%. Over the ...

2026 Social Security Earnings Test -- Here's What Working Beneficiaries Need to Know

The Social Security earnings test is used to determine if a Social Security recipient's benefit will be reduced due to their ...

Social Security COLA 2026 announced: Good news for beneficiaries? What to expect.

The Social Security Administration has finally announced 2026 COLA after postponing the news due to a government shutdown. Is ...