The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase beneficiaries received in 2025. It also marks the first time since the 90s ...

A retiree receiving $2,000 per month from Social Security saw their check increase by $56 in January 2026 thanks to the 2.8% ...

Retirement was supposed to be the finish line. For millions of older Americans, it’s turning into a revolving door. The ...

The next Social Security raise is shaping up to be modest even as many older Americans say they are already cutting back on basic medical care, putting fresh pressure on advisors who build retirement ...

As retirement gets closer, survey data shows who’s saving at this age—and how those balances stack up.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. This year's raise boosted benefits by 2.8%. Initial projections are calling for a smaller COLA in 2027, but ...

Initial estimates are calling for a smaller Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than in 2026. COLAs are based on third quarter inflation, so it's too soon to predict next year's ...

The Labor Department's Retirement Savings Lost and Found database includes information about potential lost retirement accounts, currently available only to people age 65 or older. In its first year, ...

Survey data shows how many Americans ages 18–34 are saving for retirement and what their balances look like Sara is an experienced writer, editor, and project manager who specializes in personal ...