The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

If you were expecting a bigger Social Security check on January 14, 2026, you’re not alone. Everyone assumed the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 would bump up their payments starting in January. However, you might be surprised to find out that your deposit looks suspiciously identical to December’s, despite the…

Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure, but for many, it becomes a second full-time job: managing a fixed income against the rising...

The hack came during the summer of 2025, when Columbia was negotiating with the Trump administration to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding

As utility costs climb alongside the summer heat and winter chills, many retirees are finding that their monthly water, electric, and gas bills are taking...

In exactly 48 hours, millions of Americans will log into their bank apps and face a cold reality. Wednesday morning, January 14, marks the first...

Managing a household on a fixed income often feels like a high-stakes game of Tetris. You’ve meticulously lined up your Social Security deposits to match...

If you rely on a monthly benefit, the day it hits your account matters almost as much as the amount. A deposit that arrives “late”...

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The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, providing a modest bump for millions of Americans. However, many retirees are...

If you checked your bank balance this week expecting a celebratory boost from the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), you likely felt a sting of disappointment...

Have you looked at your bank balance this week and felt like the math just doesn’t add up? If your Social Security deposit felt “lighter”...