But benefits might be shrinking, so stay tuned. There's good news here ... but some worrisome concerns, too. A lot varies in the United States depending on which state you're in. Local cuisines, for ...

It’s not a penalty — it’s a surprise tax hike disguised as a Medicare premium.” That’s how I describe one of the sneakiest ...

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The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally. By Mark Miller If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent a formal letter to Congress Thursday afternoon claiming that Americans’ benefits, processing times and service levels have improved under President Donald ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

The Social Security Administration's (SSA) annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is designed to keep benefits in step with inflation. Each year, the SSA looks at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' ...

If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of which is deciding if you really want to file early or wait until your full ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This increase will raise monthly payments for more than 70 million Americans starting in January. The ...

The cost-of-living adjustment will increase benefits by about $56 each month. Social security benefits will rise 2.8% starting in January, amounting to an additional $56 per month for 75 million ...

In 2025, the average Social Security check is $2008.31 per month for a single retiree, $3,089 for a retired couple, and $1,582.95 for a disabled worker. If 2026's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday tapped Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano to take on a second role as CEO of the IRS, a newly created position at the tax agency.