On October 15, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release inflation data that sets the 2026 Social Security COLA, directly affecting beneficiaries’ payments and financial planning.

Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced that it would end paper Social Security check delivery on Sept. 30, 2025, as part of its plan to modernize the program. This applies to all types ...

Social Security recipients will learn next month how much of an increase they can expect in 2026. Next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, will be announced around Oct. 15 after the data from ...

Social Security undergoes the same changes each year, but Americans consistently score poorly when quizzed on the retirement ...

As of January 2025, the average Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,006.69 per month. The maximum benefit depends on when the recipient retires: up to $2,831 per month if they claim at age ...