Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the ...

America’s cost of living is almost always pointed north. Jump back in time, and you could buy a candy bar for a nickel.

In other words, Social Security payments keep rolling, regardless of whether the government is open or not. However, the ...

Benefits are expected to increase by 2.7%. But the numbers aren't final yet, and the announcement may be delayed. Here's what we know about the 2026 COLA.

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

Several changes will be implemented for Social Security recipients in Tennessee and taxpayers who work to support the program ...

The partial U.S. government shutdown entered day eight on Wednesday, Oct. 8. When could it end? Here's what we know.

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

The air travel system was strained before the government shutdown, but the lack of funding is stressing it even more. Here's ...