Sharply Higher Social Security COLA Expected for 2027
By Melanie WaddellRising gas prices pushed one new estimate for retirees' annual raise to 4.2%, up from 2.8% this year.
February 11, 2026
CBO Lifts U.S. Deficit Call by $1.4T on Trump PoliciesThe tax overhaul and immigration crackdown are expected to cost more in the next decade than tariffs bring in.
January 13, 2026
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: ReportThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 02, 2026
Bob Doll's 10 Predictions for 2026Last year's outlook proved too conservative, Doll writes. This year's theme: "high-risk bull market."
December 22, 2025
Why More Seniors Are Returning to Work After RetirementA new survey identifies a clear uptick in the proportion of people who "unretire."
December 08, 2025
Trump Tax Bill Was Overhyped; Stimulus Is Coming: ValliereTrump got inflation "totally wrong" and will take action to boost the economy before the midterms, the strategist predicts.
November 06, 2025
The Planning Technique That Helps Clients Argue LessThink a client couple earning seven figures doesn’t need a budget? Think again, Focus Partners' Rob Bertman says.
November 04, 2025
Many Advisors Would Switch Firms for Private Markets Access: SurveyThey are signaling that the investments are no longer an optional service, but rather a strategic necessity.