Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security ...

The average $56 hike in monthly benefits is not enough to keep up with rising costs, senior citizen advocates argue.

Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%, but most Americans say it's not enough. Medicare premiums alone are forecast to soar ...

As the federal budget tightens access to Medicare, the gap between wealthy and struggling retirees is likely to grow.

Already published inflation data suggests the possibility of Social Security's COLA coming in ahead of independent estimates ...

More retirees are at risk of a Medicare reckoning. If you think Medicare is a set-it-and-forget-it program, think again — especially if you’ve saved well for retirement. A growing number of retirees ...

CheapInsurance.com reports that a new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap under Medicare Part D will save millions, but challenges remain in drug pricing and access.

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Medicare Part B premiums have increased over the years, and projections show a continued rise in costs. This is largely due to ever-increasing healthcare service and medication costs. Most people ages ...

Retirees must wait another five and a half weeks (give or take a few days) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to announce the 2026 COLA. The agency needs inflation data for September 2025 to ...

Surprises tend to be less welcome the older you get. That's because they're often (although not always) of the negative variety. Will retirees be in store for surprises related to Social Security in ...