Let’s talk about Putnam, a town that proves retirement on Social Security is actually possible in Connecticut. This northeastern Connecticut gem sits along the Quinebaug River and has managed to keep ...

The SSA uses September’s CPI to chart cost-of-living adjustments, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted data collection.

No, there is no limit on married couples' total Social Security benefits, and no penalty for being married. You do not have to divorce to maximize your benefits.

The government shutdown could delay Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement, but your benefits and January raise are safe.

That means the government shutdown is unlikely to have any impact on the 2026 COLA, even if the release of the information is ...