Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.

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Seniors will receive more money each month via Social Security to help keep pace with the country's rising cost of living and ...

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WASHINGTON—Today, AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement of the second round ...

Medicare costs are climbing in 2026, raising questions about whether supplemental coverage makes financial sense.

The Trump administration tapped a Biden-era rule to negotiate lower prices on 15 widely used medications for seniors.

Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly popular for their affordable premiums and extra benefits, but they have ...

Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026.

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For decades we've been told to plan for retirement, with experts advising setting aside money so you can enjoy your golden ...