Could a Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Be the Answer?
A flat-rate Social Security COLA might sound promising, but we'll explain how it could hurt the average recipient.
Even With a Social Security COLA Increase, Seniors May Struggle
Even if the 2027 Social Security COLA is higher than recent years, beneficiaries will still struggle with rising inflation and other expenses.
A New Proposal to Save Social Security Calls for Cutting COLAs
A proposal to help shore up Social Security could mean some recipients no longer receive a full cost-of-living adjustment.
Why Social Security Recipients Are Watching Summer Spending Very Closely
When it comes to calculating the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, all eyes are on consumer spending over the summer.
The 2027 Social Security COLA Will Soon Be Revealed
Seniors counting on a benefits boost should find out shortly how much it could be. We'll tell you when the 2027 COLA will be announced.
Three Things Most Retirees Don’t Know About Social Security COLAs
You probably know that the Social Security COLA is designed to combat inflation, but we have a few other facts that might surprise you.
The Social Security COLA Explained in Plain Terms
To help offset inflation, Social Security provides for an annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA). Here's how it works.
Inflation Could Impact Next Year’s COLA —Meaning Seniors Will Still Struggle!
Early predictions show seniors could get a benefits boost next year, but we'll explain why it's still not enough because of inflation.
Social Security Benefit Boosts Could Be Higher if You Live in One of These States
Depending upon where you live you could see a bigger Social Security benefit boost due to next year's COLA. We'll explain why.
The Current COLA Formula Isn’t Really Helping Retirees
It's time Social Security updates its COLA formula to one that prioritizes seniors and how and where they spend their money.