Social Security Benefits

Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Five Republican presidential candidates sparred during the third debate in Miami on Wednesday over how best to improve the solvency of Social Security.

The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.

Open enrollment is an annual period during which people can sign up for health insurance or change their plans.

A new ranking of world retirement systems conducted by Mercer gave the U.S. a C+ grade, citing concerns over its efficacy and long-term sustainability.

The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.

The Social Security Administration on Thursday announced the cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 as retirees continue to confront unusually high inflation.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 is expected to be announced this week, and beneficiaries may be in store for a smaller increase.

Social Security could run out of money to make full benefits payments in 2033, spurring as much as $23,000 in benefits cuts for retirees, a study found. Here’s what you need to know.

Social Security's trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2033, at which point retirees would see a significant cut to their benefits if the program isn't reformed.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

Social Security recipients will soon find out what their cost-of-living adjustment is for 2024 – and the bump may be bigger than previously projected.

The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.

The 2024 Social Security COLA could rise to 3%, according to a Senior Citizens League estimate. That would be a drop from the 2023 adjustment of 8.7%. But retirees have options to reach a comfortable retirement.

Older Americans that retired before 2000 would have to earn an extra $516.70 more per month to maintain the same level of buying power as in 2000, according to a recent The Senior Citizens League study.

Most Americans (88%) said it is critical to have another source of guaranteed income beyond Social Security benefits to have a comfortable retirement, according to a recent Allianz Life survey.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 3% in 2024, a big drop from last year, amid signs that high inflation is beginning to moderate.

A recent poll found that the majority of American adults are opposed to cutting Medicare or Social Security benefits. More than half are against raising monthly premiums for Medicare.

Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees, according to a recent government report.

The White House is floating higher taxes on wealthy U.S. households as part of an effort to shore up funding for Medicare, which faces insolvency in 2028.