The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the federal government shutdown. Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in ...

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There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

The Social Security Administration also has limits for how much you can earn while claiming benefits before your Full Retirement Age.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

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Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot to look forward to. Sure, there's going to be some hurdles to jump over ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA's ...