Social Security’s ‘digital-first’ approach cutting

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano tells “Morning in America” that January’s upcoming 2.8% cost-of-living increase comes as the agency shifts its operations to focus on digital services. “We ...

Waterville passes rent stabilization rules to limit mobile home rent increases

Waterville's new ordinance limits mobile home park rent hikes, giving residents a say in rent decisions, following large ...
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2027 Social Security COLA: Early forecast points to smaller raise

An early forecast suggests the 2027 Social Security COLA could be 2.5%, potentially squeezing budgets. See what it means for retirees and how to prepare now.

Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecasts a small bump at 2.5%. But early predictions are often incorrect. Here’s what retirees should watch instead

A new 2.5% COLA forecast is making the rounds, but that number may not tell the whole story.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Should Fort Worth mayor, council get a raise? Question might come to voters

The Fort Worth mayor and city council could see their salaries doubled if a city charter amendment makes it on an upcoming ballot. Matt Leclercq City of Fort Worth Do the Fort Worth City Council and ...
AOL

First Look at Next Year’s Social Security Raise Should Have Seniors Concerned

The 2027 COLA is projected at 2.5%, tied with 2025 as the smallest raise since 2022. The 2.5% projection shows inflation remains persistently above the Fed’s 2% benchmark. A small raise isn’t good ...
Newsweek

Why Some Social Security Recipients Are Getting Smaller Payments in 2026

Some Social Security recipients will be getting much smaller payments in 2026 due to a specific type of Medicare premium hike. Around six million seniors owe Irmaa Medicare premiums, and those are set ...
Newsday

As year's first Social Security checks roll out, Long Islanders say it's not enough

As the first Social Security checks hit bank accounts in 2026, some Long Islanders say this year's 2.8% cost-of-living increase is not enough. “For most people who rely on Social Security for the ...
New York Post

David Bednar one of three Yankees relievers getting pay raise in arbitration

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. The Yankees avoided arbitration with eight players Thursday, ...
Newsweek

Social Security Recipients Get Bad News About Payment Increase Predictions

Social Security recipients have received a wave of bad news due to the Fed's rate cut in December. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent with a 9-3 vote and also indicated that future cuts ...
HousingWire

Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners

A Brookings report argues Social Security’s funding shortfall shouldn’t trigger a shift to flat benefits. While trust funds face depletion by 2032, experts say preserving wage replacement protects ...