This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 2005, and Here's What It Is Now
During that time, Social Security retirement benefits have also experienced a change. In 2005, the average monthly Social ...
Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and ...
Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?
The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau ...
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $5,108 To Go Out
However, those who have been claiming since before May 1997, or also collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks, are paid differently. SSI is a federal government benefit that provides monthly ...
Two moves retirees may make now to boost their 2025 Social Security benefit checks
A 2.5% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the lowest increase to benefits since 2021. To increase those checks, ...
3 Myths About Social Security That Can Cost You
Nearly 68 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month. Here are three myths that can cause confusion and anxiety.
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California’s Fast Food Council Plans for Next Wage Hike Despite Pushback From Franchise Owners
Members of California’s Fast Food Council were not deterred by a chorus of franchise owners who gathered at a Jan. 23 meeting to object to plans ...
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Social Security checks: Which retirees get a raise?
In 2025, beneficiaries will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments, reflecting the annual Cost of Living Adjustment ...
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The Trump Economy Begins: How a Republican Congress Could Impact Those Relying on Social Security
Now that Donald Trump is back for a second presidential term, another big political shift will happen simultaneously happen ...
Millions of Americans have received their first Social Security checks of 2025 — and they’re bigger than last year. So why do many retirees still feel it isn’t enough?
American retirees are receiving their first Social Security checks of 2025, and yes, they’re bigger — but not by much. The ...
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What Is Inflation?
There are other versions of the CPI that can be more useful in certain situations, such as: CPI-W: The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. This is designed to be more ...