When combined with the potential for benefit cuts early next decade, the rising cost of Medicare could become a huge burden ...

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being ...

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.

The government shutdown has delayed the Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) announcement for 2026.

The Social Security retirement and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) trust funds are approaching insolvency, with both trust ...

Initial projections are calling for a 2.7% COLA for 2026, but that number doesn't take inflation data from September into ...

If you're a solo retiree, use these seven strategies to grow your net Social Security, trim bills, and avoid costly Medicare and tax surprises.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...

Even in the best-case scenario, retired workers may be disappointed with Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment ...

The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase.