William Gamez Social Security’s 2027 Cost of Living Increase Could Near 200 Dollars a Month for Some Seniors, With Official Announcement Due Oct. 14
A preliminary estimate points to a 3.8% COLA, but the final 2027 increase will not be known until mid-October.
Social Security Benefits Are Projected to Rise 3.8% in 2027, but the Final Cost of Living Adjustment Will Not Be Set Until October
The preliminary COLA forecast could still move with inflation, and Medicare premiums remain a key reason many retirees feel squeezed.
Pittsburg Says a $913,839 ACH Phishing Scam Hit Its Accounts, but Most of the Money Was Recovered After Police Frozen It
City officials say a spoofed vendor payment slipped through in February, then triggered a fast police response and a broader…
Social Security Trustees Say Retirement and Survivor Benefits Fund Could Run Short in Late 2032, With Congress Facing a Narrow Window to Act
The latest trustees report says the retirement and survivor trust fund is moving toward depletion faster than expected, while disability…
Social Security Retiree Checks Could Rise About $70 a Month in 2027 as Advocates Push Congress to Use a New Inflation Measure
Forecasts point to a larger 2027 COLA, but the formula that sets Social Security raises remains the bigger fight.
SNAP Participation Falls by More Than 4 Million as July Law Tightens Work Rules and Shifts More Program Costs to States
The food aid rolloff began before the biggest funding changes start in October, and more state cost pressure is still…
Fake Secret Shopper Job Scam Uses Bogus Checks and Gift Cards to Trick Workers Into Losing Money
A mail-based employment scam is resurfacing, and experts say the warning signs are easy to miss if you are hoping…
2020 Recovery Rebate Credit Still Lets Some Taxpayers Claim Missed Stimulus Money on a 2020 Return
The credit was designed to make up unpaid Economic Impact Payments tied to tax year 2020.
Missing Medicare Enrollment at 65 Can Trigger a Lifetime Part B Surcharge That Grows With Future Premium Increases
Missing the initial sign-up window can raise monthly Medicare costs for life, and the penalty is tied to future premium…
Social Security and SSI August 2026 Payments Follow Birthday-Based Wednesdays and Early SSI Timing
The Social Security Administration has already sent some August payments, with more going out on three Wednesday dates tied to…