Social Security COLA reduction proposals: What changes are on the table and how could benefits be affected?
Several proposals modeled by the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Chief Actuary could reduce future annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, for millions of beneficiaries as policymakers consider options to improve Social…
Social Security 2027 COLA could bring ‘Trump Bump’: How much could benefits rise?
Social Security benefits could get a so-called “Trump Bump” in 2027. But this increase may not be good news for retirees. The boost is expected to come from the yearly cost-of-living adjustmentor COLA, which helps Social Security payments keep up with…
Social Security 2027 COLA could hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B premiums rise less
Social Security remains an important part of retirement income for millions of Americans. For the past 25 years, Gallup has surveyed retirees about how important Social Security is to them. The surveys have consistently found that 80% to 90% of retirees…
These 10 states are Social Security gold mines for retirees
With inflation and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) still ineffective, America’s retirees are increasingly looking for ways to further expand Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits vary by state. Here are 10 states that offer retirees…