Social Security
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Social Security COLA for 2026 Set at 2.8%
By John ManganaroOn average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January.
October 17, 2025
6 Signs Baby Boomers Are Facing Big Retirement ChallengesA new Vanguard report paints a worrying picture of the generation’s prospects for a stable retirement lifestyle.
October 16, 2025
A New Plan to Shore Up Social Security: Employer Compensation TaxThe funding solution would be imposed on each employer’s total compensation costs rather than each worker’s pay.
October 16, 2025
Most Retirees Want to Front-Load Their SpendingThat means the constant real spending assumed by the 4% rule isn't what the majority of retirees prefer.
October 15, 2025
Even a Shutdown Can’t Stop the Social Security COLAMartha Shedden, who heads an advocacy organization, sees encouraging signs in an otherwise worrying political situation.
October 10, 2025
Social Security 2026 COLA, September CPI to Be Announced Oct. 24 Despite ShutdownThe September jobs report and October data collection are still halted.
October 10, 2025
BLS Recalls Staff to Ready Inflation Report Needed to Set Social Security COLAThe department wants to publish the September CPI report by month-end.
October 06, 2025
Social Security Groups Aghast as SSA Chief Gets Second Job Running IRSThe move is "unprecedented — and unwise," says one Social Security advocate.