Retirement

Front facade of the Social Security Administration national headquarters building in Woodlawn, Maryland.

September 18, 2026

2027 Social Security COLA: 3.6% forecast rises above SSA’s 2.4% projection as October decision nears

If you collect Social Security, you may have seen figures claiming your check will rise by a large amount in 2027. Those numbers are forecasts, not the official figure. The Social Security

Older couple walking outdoors used for UK State Pension rise coverage.

Business·Policy·UK

State Pension 3.9% rise could push full new rate above tax allowance

UK State Pension recipients are seeing widespread reports that next April's increase will be 3.9%. That figure is currently indicated — but it is not yet confirmed, and there is one more number the government needs before the final rise

September 15, 2026

2027 Social Security COLA: What August Inflation Data Shows

Business·Policy·USA

The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is not finalized — but August inflation data is now in, and it gives the clearest signal yet.

Social Security COLA 2027 Projected at 3.5% as August CPI Index Hits 328.48

Policy·USA

A COLA is an annual inflation-linked adjustment to Social Security benefits, not a discretionary raise. The 2027 Social Security COLA has not been officially

Senator Mitch McConnell official portrait from 2016

Policy·USA

Mitch McConnell Senate Return Faces $2.6B Stakes Ahead of Fiscal Deadline

Senator Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, has been absent from the Senate for nearly three months following his June hospitalization and subsequent rehabilitation. He was hospitalized on June 14 after a fall

Sunita Somvanshi

September 13, 2026

United States Social Security card illustration

Business·USA

2027 Social Security COLA Could Shrink After Medicare and Taxes

The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will likely fall between 3.5% and 3.6%, delivering approximately $73 to the average retired worker's monthly benefit. While headlines will celebrate this increase, the reality for

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

The Palace of Westminster viewed from across the River Thames in London, seat of the UK Parliament.

Business·Policy·UK

Business Group Urges Triple Lock Overhaul to Fund Youth Hiring Cuts in UK Budget Debate

The BCC urges scrapping the triple lock for CPI-only rises to help fund youth hiring tax cuts, reviving a hard UK choice between pension security and growth spending. Read more. Read more.

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

Exterior view of a High Court judicial headquarters building in India.

India·News·Policy

Jharkhand High Court Orders Pension Fix for June 30 Retirees Using the Notional Increment Rule

The Jharkhand High Court issued a ruling on August 31, 2026, that could mean higher pension payments for government employees who retired on June 30 — but what they’re receiving is not

Sunita Somvanshi

September 6, 2026

News·Policy·UK

UK State Pension Triple Lock Explained: What the 4.8% Rise Means and Why Economists Are Pushing Back

Every April, the UK State Pension rises. The amount it rises by is decided by a formula called the Triple Lock. It sounds simple — and the basic principle is — but

Sunita Somvanshi

September 5, 2026

Business·Policy·USA

Social Security Retirees Get 265% of What They Paid In — But the Number Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

New analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) shows that Social Security retirees receiving benefits this decade will receive significantly more in lifetime benefits than they contributed through payroll

Sunita Somvanshi

August 27, 2026

U.S. Social Security card beside a Treasury benefit payment check

Guides·Policy

Social Security 2027 COLA announcement delayed until October; forecasts predict 3.5-3.6% increase over 2026

The 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will not be official until October 2026, though early forecasts suggest a modest increase following 2026’s 2.8% adjustment. Retirees planning their next-year budgets should understand

Sunita Somvanshi

August 26, 2026

Disabled activists demonstrating outside a Department for Work and Pensions building with anti-cuts banners.

Business·Policy

The Social Security Delay Strategy That Can Buy More Safety Than Cash

Most Americans spend decades thinking about retirement the wrong way. They worry about which stocks to buy and how to manage their portfolio. But research shows the single biggest financial choice many

Sunita Somvanshi

August 19, 2026

Entrance of the EPFO Head Office building.

Business·Health

EPFO Pension Scheme Benefits 260M Workers—How to Maximize Your Retirement Income

EPFO manages pension for 260M workers through mandatory 12% contributions from employees and employers. Pension calculated via accumulated corpus divided by 70; interest rates reached 8.15% for 2024-25, supporting retirement adequacy.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 5, 2026

Representative Image of a Social Security Admin Center

News·Policy·USA

2027 Social Security COLA Could Be Only 2.2% — Flawed Inflation Measure Costs Retirees Each Month

The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2027 is projected to be about 2.2%, a drop from 2026’s 2.8%, according to early estimates by The Senior Citizens League. That would push the

Sunita Somvanshi

August 2, 2026

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