Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
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A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.
One advocacy group estimates that Social Security recipients will get a 2.7% cost-of-living increase in 2026.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
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Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
Jim interviews Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about social security concerns that exist due to moves the Trump administration and Elon Musk are making that could threaten benefits.
South Floridians face long waits for Social Security help as staffing cuts strain local offices and services.
South Floridians face long waits for Social Security help as staffing cuts strain local offices and services. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri has the story.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
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The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
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