Why Social Security's next cost-of-living hike could hurt seniors
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
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"A system in crisis": Federal disability programs force difficult choices
Disability applicants often turn to Social Security early retirement benefits — even though it could cost them tens of thousands of dollars in future income, lawyers say.
Here's when the 8.7% Social Security hike will arrive in 2023
Seniors and other recipients are getting the biggest bump since 1981. But tax and Medicare issues may complicate things.
A typical Social Security strategy could cost you $182,000
Americans "have to change their thinking" about the government benefits program to get the most out of it, one expert says.
GOP wants to hike Social Security, Medicare eligibility age to 70
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Social Security payments to rise 8.7% in 2023 — highest in decades
With inflation forcing many seniors to cut back on food and medicine, annual cost-of-living hike will boost their income.
Social Security 2023 COLA: Here's when you'll get the benefit
Each year, seniors and others on Social Security receive a cost-of-living adjustment. Next year, they'll see an 8.7% hike.
"It's a scary time," one disabled widow said of inflation hit
Some older Americans are cutting back on food, medicine and other basics. An annual Social Security bump may not be enough.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
Seniors could see Social Security boost of $1,729 next year
Annual cost-of-living bump could be biggest since 1981, but may be smaller than many had hoped amid stubbornly high inflation.
Social Security recipients could get $1,900 boost next year
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
Millions of U.S. seniors can't afford basic necessities
About half of all senior men and women living alone are either in poverty or struggle to afford essentials.
Social Security checks could get a 10.5% bump due to inflation
June inflation was higher than expected, at 9.1%. That could set up seniors for the biggest payment boost since 1981.
Social Security's cost-of-living bump could be near 11%: Report
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
Social Security bill would give seniors an extra $2,400 a year
Some lawmakers want to revise the retirement program to shore up its funding and boost benefits for its 69 million recipients.
Social Security official: Monthly benefits likely to rise 8%
A cost-of-living adjustment of 8% would be the highest for Social Security beneficiaries since 1981.
Social Security checks could jump 8.6%, expert predicts
Seniors are struggling after a cost-of-living adjustment last year failed to keep up with surging inflation.
Social Security to allow people to self-select their sex
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Social Security checks will receive 5.9% increase in 2022
It's the biggest increase in almost 40 years, and it comes as inflation is eating away at seniors' buying power.
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Social Security checks may see biggest hike in four decades
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Biden fires Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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Thousands of errors to the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in fraudulent payments -- costing taxpayers billions -- and identity headaches
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30 million seniors face stimulus check delays, lawmakers say
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Trump takes steps to label Muslim Brotherhood affiliates as terror groups
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Extradition set for "Slender Man" stabber arrested after fleeing Wisconsin
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