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The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees are struggling.
Millions of beneficiaries are to get a check from the U.S.’s Social Security Administration on the final day of October.
The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch was announced on Monday as a way to make it easier for visitors to find the information they need and complete common tasks online.
Even though the federal government is shut down, BLS plans to publish its September inflation report at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. The agency is making this exception because SSA has to finalize the 2026 COLA by Nov. 1, 2025, to meet statutory deadlines.
Some recent changes and proposed policy shifts made under the Trump administration may change the way people with disabilities and older adults access their Social Security benefits. Be Aware: Social Security’s Biggest Lie — Why ‘Full Retirement Age ...