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How Social Security COLAs Came to Be

The Social Security Administration can adjust benefits for inflation. Let’s look into how the annual cost-of-living adjustment started.

There’s one state that tops the list when it comes to the best cities for retirees. Let’s look at where they are settling down.

Times change. It’s been almost 50 years since the Social Security COLA was set. Retirees need the agency to adopt a new formula.

Natural beauty not withstanding, Alaska leads the list of worst states for retirees. We’ll show you where else you should avoid.

Seniors have steadily been losing buying power. See what needs to happen to better help them keep up with inflation.

Beyond housing expenses and taxes, here’s what you need to think about when deciding where to live during retirement.

It’s looking like next year’s Social Security COLA could be below average again. We need Congress to take action ASAP.

Could the so-called “silver tsunami” be slowing down. See why many American retirees are now going back to work.