If you watch the news on TV, you may feel like you see nothing but bad news. Network news organizations focus on negative stories because they drive ratings. However, there is actually a lot of good news around if you look for it. As a case in point, retirees on Social Security just got some … Read more
Millions of Americans collect monthly retirement benefits from Social Security. And for many recipients, those benefits constitute the bulk of their retirement income. Some retirees, in fact, only have Social Security to cover their bills. For this reason, Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are extremely important. Where would you invest $1,000 right now? … Read more
It’s been a busy few weeks for retirees, with Social Security announcing the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and monthly Medicare premiums being revealed for the coming year. The 2026 Social Security COLA will do something not seen since the late 20th century. The Part B premium is increasing rapidly, and is set to partially or … Read more