The Fed’s December Rate Cut Means Social Security Retirees Could Be In for a COLA Surprise

The Federal Reserve had its last meeting of 2025 on December 10 and, as FedWatch predicted, the Central Bank delivered its ...
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When can Social Security beneficiaries expect their January 2026 payments?

Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger ...
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The Fed’s December Rate Cut Brings Bad News and Good News On the Social Security COLA

On December 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point rate cut, bringing the benchmark rate to the 3.5%-3.75% range. This was both the final rate cut and the final Fed meeting ...

Social Security COLAs: What You Need to Know After the Fed’s Rate Cut

There’s a reason the Federal Reserve has been all over the news this week. On Dec. 10, the Fed concluded its final interest ...
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Forget the 2.8% Social Security Increase. These Aristocrats Pay You 4% to 7% More Annually

The Social Security Administration announced in October that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, following a 2.5% increase in 2025. While these adjustments help ...

Retirees on Social Security Could Be in for a Huge Disappointment in 2026. Here's Why.

Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the new year. If inflation heats up, retirees could lose buying power. Medicare Part B hikes might only add to seniors' ...

How can I find a financial advisor?

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling at www.nfcc.org primarily helps people pay off credit card debt, but its member ...

Social Security in 2026: What’s changing in January, COLA boost, SSI and SSDI updates and how it may affect you

New year brings changes to Social Security benefits. A 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment will increase monthly payments for ...