The reason to mark Oct. 15 on your calendar is that it's when Social Security releases its official annual COLA number. Image ...

Millions of Americans will receive their monthly Social Security payments this week. Social Security benefits—issued in one lump sum each month for most recipients—provide critical income for retirees ...

October 15 is key for Social Security recipients—it’s when the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is announced. COLA helps benefits keep up with inflation, protecting millions of Americans’ ...

It's common for seniors to need 70% to 80% of their pre-retirement income, sometimes more, to live comfortably. So it's a bad idea to actively plan to retire on just Social Security. Instead, try ...

Each year, the SSA increases Social Security benefits by a certain percentage to counteract inflation. For 2025, the SSA announced a COLA of 2.5%, translating to an average increase of $48 per month. ...