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Key Points Medicare Part B premiums will likely increase in 2026. Preliminary estimates say costs could go up by more than $20 per month. You may need to explore different options to figure out how to cover what your Social Security checks won’t. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees

Key Points This has been a unique year, with Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the federal government shutdown. Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in 2026, which marks the fifth consecutive year that recipients have received at least a

Key Points This has been a unique year, with Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the federal government shutdown. Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in 2026, which marks the fifth consecutive year that recipients have received at least a

Key Points Medicare’s open enrollment period is now underway. If you’re on Medicare Advantage, it pays to explore your plan choices between now and Dec. 7. Consider a new Medicare Advantage plan if your coverage is changing for the worse, or if your healthcare needs have recently changed. The

Key Points Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a crucial part of the Social Security benefits program. A new report shows that COLAs are letting seniors down more often than not. The report says 69% of COLAs over the last 25 years fell short of what they should have been. The $23,760 Social