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We are less than ten years until Social Security’s trust fund runs dry. See why millions of seniors need lawmakers to act now.

Two Truths and a Lie About Social Security COLAs

Retirees rely on Social Security cost-of-living adjustments to keep up with inflation. Here are a few things you need to know about COLAs.

Social Security has set its 2024 COLA at 3.2%. We’ll show you how to figure out exactly how much more money you can expect to receive.

Find out why the government may end of taking back some of the money Social Security recipients will receive next year.

Inflation impacts retirees differently than the working population. See why that needs to be considered when calculating COLA.

If this were school, see what grade the United States would receive for its retirement system and which country is top of the class.

Next year’s Social Security COLA is far less than 2023’s but analysts say it’s not bad overall. Here’s why.

Even though you are no longer married you may still be able to collect your ex-spouse’s Social Security retirement benefits.

The formula Social Security uses to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) needs a major adjustment itself.

Inflation is still high. It’s time Social Security adopt a new COLA calculator that takes into account how seniors spend their money.