Is it curtains for COLA? Saving Social Security could mean changing the cost-of-living adjustment.Several proposals consider changing the way retirees receive inflation protection. Here’s what it could cost you.Alessandra Malito3 days ago
Social Security’s fate — and your benefits — are in the hands of the candidates elected this yearThe program is expected to run out of money in the next six years, which is the same amount of time as a senator’s term.Alessandra Malito3 days ago
The Social Security Administration corrected millions of records, and says there’s more to fixIn an effort to thwart fraud, the Social Security Administration said it has fixed millions of records and is working on correcting millions more.Alessandra MalitoOct 20, 2026
Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.Alessandra MalitoOct 16, 2026
Medicare open enrollment is here. What to know about deadlines, options and more.The open-enrollment period goes from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.Alessandra MalitoOct 15, 2026
These unpopular solutions could rescue Social Security’s finances. Here’s who could pay the most.Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.Alessandra MalitoOct 14, 2026
I made $500,000 from a stock sale in my IRA. Could this change my retirement?Diversification and tax planning go hand-in-hand.Alessandra MalitoOct 3, 2026
I’m afraid of ‘starving to death.’ Social Security stopped our checks due to a hacked bank account. What can we do?“We are relying on our church for our current needs.”Alessandra MalitoSep 26, 2026
