Social Security benefits will set a record next year, and retirees in these 5 states can expect to see the greatest COLA increases. Here's why

The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase ...

Under a federal buzzsaw, McKee pitches affordability in nearly $15 billion budget

Helping Rhode Islanders afford health insurance, home energy bills and child care is an expensive proposition: nearly $15 ...

2026's Social Security COLA was bigger than 2025's. It's still a problem

On the one hand, a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is larger than the 2.5% raise seniors got in 2025. On the other ...