Social Security's much-anticipated (and delayed) cost-of-living adjustment was announced on Oct. 24. Beneficiaries will see their payouts rise by 2.8% in 2026, which marks the first time this century ...

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) protect the purchasing power of benefits from inflation. The board of trustees expect benefits to increase 2.4% to 3% next year, which would ...

All it takes is a trip to your local grocery store, convenience store, or department store to see how much inflation has affected the prices of many goods and services over the years. On one hand, ...

Social Security's biggest announcement of the year will be revealed on Oct. 15 (unless the government shutdown delays a key piece of economic data). Independent estimates for Social Security's 2026 ...

Social workers face complex decisions daily, including when to intervene, how to respond to risk and how best to balance the needs of individuals, families and systems. Conventional training offers ...