Social Security

October 14, 2026

Social Security’s Biggest Raise in Three Years Posts Tomorrow—But Medicare Takes Back $6.60 Before You See a Cent

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box this week and called the forthcoming benefit adjustment "a good day" for seniors, adding that the program would remain solvent "for another

Exterior view of the federal headquarters building housing the Social Security Administration in Washington, D.C.

Policy·USA

2027 Social Security COLA: The final CPI number that sets your raise

Earlier forecasts pegged the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment at 3.5% to 3.6%. On Wednesday, October 14, those estimates become official. The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases September’s Consumer Price Index data at 8:30 a.m. EDT, and the Social Security

October 12, 2026

Social Security COLA Forecast: 3.5% Estimate Before October 14 Announcement

Policy·USA

Social Security 2027 COLA Estimate: 3.5% Forecast Ahead of October 14 Announcement The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

Medicare’s $90 October Windfall: Who Qualifies and Who’s Left Out Entirely

Policy·USA

Trump Announces $90 Medicare Payment: Who Qualifies and When Checks Arrive Hook If you're enrolled in Original Medicare Part B, you may be getting

U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker in an official congressional photograph

Guides·Policy·USA

Congress Passes Social Security Terminology Bill—What ‘Standard Benefit Age’ Means for Your Retirement

Congress has passed bipartisan legislation that would change Social Security terminology used to describe claiming ages — and if you're approaching 62, understanding how the new language works could affect one of

Sunita Somvanshi

October 3, 2026

Historic U.S. Social Security card photographed for the federal Social Security programme

Guides·Policy·USA

Social Security 3.5% Raise Coming in 2027—But October Check Isn’t It, Here’s Why

The Social Security Administration is set to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on October 14, and more than 70 million beneficiaries are watching. Current forecasts point to an increase of around 3.5%

Sunita Somvanshi

October 3, 2026

Exterior glass entrance and official signage of a Services Australia Centrelink branch location

Australia·Business·News

Centrelink Age Pension: New Asset Limits and Rules Start September 20

If your super, shares or other assessable assets sit close to the Age Pension cut-off, the September 20 indexation change could affect whether you receive a part-pension. The full-pension asset limits do

Sonali Tiwary

September 19, 2026

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

News·Policy·USA

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

Sunita Somvanshi

September 18, 2026

The entrance to the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building in Washington DC, headquarters of the Social Security Administration.

Business·Policy·USA

2027 Social Security COLA: What August Inflation Data Shows

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. If you receive Social Security benefits and are

Sunita Somvanshi

September 15, 2026

Federal government office building representing administrative workforce review

Policy·USA

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

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 announced. The Social Security Administration is scheduled to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 13, 2026

Brick exterior of an official Social Security Administration field office building with entrance signage

Policy

Social Security Checks Projected to Rise 3.5%–3.6% in 2027

Independent forecasters predict Social Security benefits will increase 3.5% to 3.6% in 2027, the strongest boost in three years. The COLA formula relies on August and September inflation data.

Sunita Somvanshi

September 12, 2026

Older pedestrians walking in a UK city, used for personal allowance and pension tax context

Health·Policy·UK

September 20 Deadline: Pensioners Missing Winter Fuel Payment Opt-Out Could Face Tax Recovery

If you're a British pensioner living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you have days left to make a decision that could affect your finances significantly. September 20 is the deadline to

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 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

Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen standing at podiums with microphones outside Parliament House, flanked by Australian flags, during a press event on climate policy.

Australia·Health·Policy

Australia Private Health Insurance Rebate 2027: New Rules for Seniors

Australia's Private Health Insurance Amendment Bill 2026 removes age-based rebate tiers for 65+, effective April 1, 2027. Affects 3.2M seniors; ~$250/year cost increase; $3B to aged care.

Sunita Somvanshi

August 27, 2026

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