What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
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Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
A clerical error has turned a Philadelphia woman into the living dead, but the seemingly simple mistake happens more than you think.
A clerical error has turned Renee Williams into the living dead.
A growing number of Americans say they are struggling to afford healthcare. Coverage that millions depend on is about to get more expensive in the new year. Consumer Investigator Josh Sidorowicz reports how much more you’ll be paying for Medicare premiums and what you can do to potentially lower your costs.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Former President Donald Trump's pledge to cut taxes that seniors pay on their Social Security income would ultimately hurt the program, experts say.
A new study finds that the median retirement savings of people who are 55 is just $50,000, far from what experts recommend.
Michael and Nicole Swanson were charged with sexually abusing two intellectually disabled adult women in Pennsylvania and Florida, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
The Internal Revenue Service is currently investigating the matter following a CBS News Philadelphia investigation.
The cost-of-living increase for social security means about $50 more per month for seniors.
With Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment less than half of the 2023 boost, seniors are at risk of losing ground, experts say.
U.S. lawmakers reached a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown Saturday. If one had occurred, however, here's how that could have affected Social Security recipients.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Retirement program's reserves are slated to be depleted in 2033. New analysis says senior poverty could surge as a result.
If an agreement isn't reached to prevent the United States from defaulting on its debt, the country could descend into economic disarray, affecting millions of Americans from investors to Social Security beneficiaries.
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
Millions of Social Security recipients "need to be very careful" about spending because payments could be delayed, one expert said.
President Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other key legislators on Tuesday.
Ross DiMattei reports.
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.
Wednesday will be dry and cool in the Philadelphia region, with winds kicking up and clouds thickening later in the day.
A South Jersey high school student is brightening children's days and passing the time as they wait in the courtroom gallery with his service project "Crayons for Courts."
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Wednesday will be dry and cool in the Philadelphia region, with winds kicking up and clouds thickening later in the day.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Under the proposed tax hike, the average home valued at around $255,000 would see an annual increase of approximately $185.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
A Northeast Philadelphia mom who lost her son to gun violence just two days before Thanksgiving is looking to the Joy of Sharing campaign to help restore joy this holiday season.
Sylvester Stallone has lent his Rocky statue to Philadelphia for the first-ever RockyFest, a six-day celebration of the films.
A South Jersey high school student is brightening children's days and passing the time as they wait in the courtroom gallery with his service project "Crayons for Courts."
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over New Jersey and now the FBI is investigating.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
Seven people in total were indicted in two separate human trafficking rings in North and South Jersey, the attorney general's office announced Tuesday.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the whale had to be euthanized after washing up on the beach in West Cape May Tuesday.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark Sunday morning.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
New bike lane laws in Philadelphia won't be enforced until the spring, but one man is taking matters into his own hands.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Sources told CBS Philadelphia conversations are ongoing to find a better, permanent location for a bus terminal in the city.
Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
Paul George scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Philadelphia City councilmembers called a recess until Thursday morning to potentially vote on the 76ers' proposed downtown arena.
Sylvester Stallone has lent his Rocky statue to Philadelphia for the first-ever RockyFest, a six-day celebration of the films.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be stopping at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025 for the Grand National Tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
At the Light the World Giving Machine, shoppers can choose a variety of items to go to local and global charities and help people in need. Wakisha Bailey chats with Kate Sookhoo from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fashion District manager Ryan Williams and of course Santa Claus.
Radio hosts Preston and Steve from WMMR have officially kicked off their annual Camp Out For Hunger campaign at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Highly needed items like cooking oil, canned meat, pasta and canned fruits and vegetables can be donated for the next week outside Xfinity Live.
This week's chilly weather in the Philadelphia region will get even colder once a front of Arctic air from Canada arrives, bringing high winds and mixes of snow and rain Thursday. Friday, it won't feel colder than 25 degrees all day. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has more explaining why our team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert.
A 30-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia late Tuesday night. Police believe the shooting started as an argument between the man and a mother and son over where trash was put on the curb.
Wednesday will be dry and cool with winds kicking up and clouds thickening later in the day ahead of our next weather maker, set to arrive on Thursday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.