2026 Social Security COLA Finalized -- Retirees Face Major Financial Hit

The 2026 Social Security COLA is finalized and retirees will start getting their checks this month -- but unfortunately, they ...

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 ...

Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Social Security’s 2026 COLA is set: Why retirees could see a major financial hit

Social Security payments rise 2.8% in 2026. The increase starts in January. Medicare Part B premiums jump to $202.90 monthly.

Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...
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What $6,500 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at 67

Retiring at 67 with $6,500 in monthly income places you solidly in middle-class territory, but the financial reality behind ...

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 ...
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Democrats line up to unseat incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa in 48th Congressional District: several speak at candidate forum

January 13, 2026 (San Diego) – When the Primary Election is held June 2 for the 2026 midterms, more than a handful of Democrats will be on the ballot in an effort to unseat incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa ...