Social Security 2026 COLA: Here’s How Much Retirees Could Get

It’s too early to know for sure what the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, might be. However, we have a revised estimate from a reliable source, and in this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what we know, what we don’t, and when we will know more. *Stock prices used were the […]
Plan to Apply for Social Security by Phone? 3 Things You Need to Know.

There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices have real consequences for the size of your checks. Next to those, small decisions like how you’re going to sign […]
Looking to Claim Social Security at 70? Here’s How to Pull That Off.

There’s a reason so many older Americans rush to claim Social Security at 62. It’s hard to avoid the temptation to take benefits the moment you’re able to. However, if you’re willing to be patient, there could be a huge payoff. Social Security will reward you financially for each month you wait to take benefits […]