High prices strain retirees’ budgets as debate continues over whether federal support could include a one-time $1,400 relief payment.

In June 2025, for example, the average Social Security payment to retired workers was $2,005.05. Going back to the start of ...

Based on projections, retirees should prepare for a larger increase than in 2025, but it still may not be good enough.

In fact, based on how inflation has trended recently, it's clear that Social Security's 2025 COLA is already losing steam.

The Senior Citizens League now projects a 2.7% Social Security COLA for next year, based on current inflation trends.

While the COLA is designed to help beneficiaries weather inflation, true price increases can — and often do — diminish the raise.

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%-up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here's how the change affects retiree ...

Many Arizona retirees could get a break, as Phoenix-area inflation is running below the next COLA on Social Security payments.

Social Security is a crucial income source that many retirees rely on pretty heavily to help them make ends meet. While these ...

A new study shows that Social Security recipients have gone beyond cutting back on discretionary spending, and they report that their benefits are not enough to cover necessities.

The Social Security Administration payment schedule for the month of August shows early payments for many recipients.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough ...