Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected
You’re not alone if you were disappointed by Social Security’s 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2.5% benefit increase added just $49 to the average monthly check while many retirees saw their expenses rise by more than this over the last year. That’s incredibly frustrating if you depend on your benefits for a significant chunk of […]
Claiming Social Security Early and Planning to Work? Don’t Let This Lesser-Known Rule Cost You Money.
There have been many questions surrounding Social Security in recent times, but one thing remains true: It’s an essential source of income for many of the almost 52 million Americans who were receiving retired workers’ benefits as of the end of January. Regardless of how much of your retirement income Social Security accounts for, claiming […]
Relocating in Retirement? 5 Things You Have to Prepare For
Retirement is a new beginning for a lot of people. It’s a chance to devote time to activities you may have put on the back burner during your working years. And for some, it’s a chance to strike out for a new city, maybe a few towns over, or possibly on another continent. Relocating in […]
Your Social Security Checks Will Go the Furthest in These 10 States
Retiring without Social Security would be difficult for most Americans. And if you’ve spent most of your career living paycheck to paycheck, it might be all but impossible. Yet we know that living off Social Security alone isn’t easy either. The average check was only about $1,979 per month in January 2025. That adds up […]
Stop Overpaying: 4 Easy Ways to Fly Business or First Class Without Paying Full Price
Image source: Getty Images Dreaming of stretching out in business class or sipping champagne in first class, but think the sky-high price tag is a nightmare? Good news: You don’t have to shell out thousands to fly in luxury. With a few smart strategies, you can upgrade your flight experience without paying full price. Looking […]
Here’s What Debt Collectors Can’t Do — No Matter How Much You Owe
Image source: Getty Images Dealing with debt collectors can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what they’re allowed — and not allowed — to do. The good news is that the law is on your side. Debt collectors have strict rules they must follow, no matter how much you owe. Knowing your rights can […]
The Surprising Social Security Change You May Have Missed in 2025
People who collect Social Security, or who are gearing up to retire, tend to pay attention to one key aspect of the program — cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. Those tend to be all over the news because they have a direct impact on seniors’ buying power from year to year. In 2025, Social Security benefits […]
Will President Donald Trump Renege on His Social Security Promise With House Republicans Seeking $2 Trillion in Cuts to Mandatory Spending?
For most retirees, Social Security income isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Over the prior 23 years, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees to determine how much they rely on their monthly Social Security check. Every year, without fail, between 80% and 90% of respondents noted it was needed, in some capacity, to make […]
