The 2026 Social Security COLA is finalized and retirees will start getting their checks this month -- but unfortunately, they ...

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent, with a 9-3 vote, and indicated that future cuts could be paused.

Retirees heading into 2026 face a cluster of Social Security changes that are small on relief and big on disruption, from a ...

Mississippi was found to be the most reliant on Social Security of any state, with benefits accounting for nearly half, 49.5% ...

After months of speculation that soaring prices might deliver another hefty boost to Social Security checks, the reality for ...

President Donald Trump Wanted to Make a Historic Change to Social Security in 2025. He Failed -- but This Didn't Stop Most ...

A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.

Social Security beneficiaries will see their monthly payments increase 2.8% beginning in January 2026. For a retiree receiving the average benefit amount, that equals $56 more per month. “They won’t ...

Age 62: This is the earliest possible age you can sign up for Social Security. According to the SSA, in 2024, 23.3% of women ...

Seniors in the South and Midwest tend to rely more on Social Security benefits than those in the West and coastal states.

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. DNY59 / Getty Images The 2026 ...

Under Georgia law, those increases are legal. The state does not cap rent hikes. But for seniors on fixed incomes, lawmakers ...