Seniors waiting for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may have reason to expect a larger increase than earlier forecasts suggested. The latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League places the 2027 COLA at 3.8%. That projection is slightly lower than the group’s previous 3.9% estimate, but it remains well above the 2.8% forecast given … Read more
The 2027 Social Security COLA is still several months away, but many retirees are already feeling financial pressure. Seniors received a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in January, yet rising prices for food, housing, healthcare, utilities, and everyday needs have made that increase feel smaller than expected. As of April 2026, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,081. For … Read more
Families of Social Security beneficiaries may face unexpected financial stress when the agency attempts to recover overpaid benefits after a recipient’s death. In some cases, relatives have received repayment demands for thousands of dollars, even when they say the overpayments happened before they had any control over the beneficiary’s money. One such case involves David … Read more
Rising gas prices are creating fresh concerns for millions of Americans who depend on Social Security benefits. While higher fuel costs may eventually lead to a larger cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, the short-term effect is often painful for retirees living on fixed incomes. For many seniors, gas prices affect far more than the cost of … Read more
Millions of retirees are already watching early projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA, as inflation concerns continue to shape retirement planning. While the official cost-of-living adjustment has not been announced yet, early estimates suggest seniors could see a larger benefit increase than previously expected. For retirees who depend heavily on Social Security, even a modest … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) could see a larger monthly payment next year if the latest cost-of-living adjustment forecast proves accurate. According to a new estimate from The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan advocacy group for older Americans, the 2027 Social Security COLA could rise to 3.9%. If confirmed, that would be a noticeable increase compared … Read more
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are set to get their next monthly payment this week, with some eligible retirees receiving as much as $5,181 depending on their claiming age and earnings history. The Social Security Administration does not send all retirement, disability, and survivor benefits on the same day. Instead, payments are spread across the … Read more