If you’re one of the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits — whether for retirement, disability or survivors’ benefits — one of the most important numbers each year is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA is what ensures that your benefit keeps up (at least roughly) with inflation. For 2026, beneficiaries are … Read more
There is a recurring claim circulating on social media and some online publication sites that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the U.S. government will issue a direct-deposit payment of $2,000 to U.S. citizens sometime in November 2025. Some versions of the story suggest it is part of a stimulus or relief program, potentially funded … Read more
Millions of people across the United Kingdom are set to receive a much-needed £500 cash boost in 2025 as part of the government’s ongoing cost-of-living support program. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed the one-off payment, which is designed to help low-income households cope with rising living costs, stubborn inflation, and … Read more
The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is back in the spotlight — and early projections for 2026 are already taking shape. With more than 70 million Americans depending on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), even a small percentage change can make a real difference in monthly budgets. Here’s what you need … Read more
Good news for SSI recipients: The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments — worth up to $967 per person — will continue to be distributed on schedule throughout 2025. However, there’s a small but important update: November’s SSI payment will arrive early, on October 31, 2025, since November 1 … Read more
Millions of Americans are set to receive their monthly Social Security checks this week, as the latest round of payments goes out to beneficiaries whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of any month. This distribution marks the final payment wave for October and comes amid growing attention on retirement income, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), … Read more