June’s cooler inflation report just moved the projected 2027 Social Security COLA lower, to roughly 3.6% to 3.8%. Here’s what the new estimates mean in real dollars, and why Medicare premiums could eat into part of the increase.
Congress is considering the Social Security 2100 Act, a bill that could raise benefits, change the COLA formula, and add caregiver credits. Here’s what H.R. 9519 actually proposes, and what still isn’t law.
Some grocery chains still offer 5% to 10% off for shoppers 55 or 60 and older, but the rules vary by store and location. What Fred Meyer, Weis Markets, Harris Teeter, and Albertsons actually offer, and how to use a discount without overspending.
What to do first if you’ve been scammed, in the right order: cut off the scammer, follow the money based on how you paid, secure your accounts, and report it to the agencies that can help.
Medicare helps a lot in retirement, but it does not cover everything. Here are the Medicare cost-sharing rules, prescription drug gaps, long-term care limits, and other surprises retirees should check before the bill arrives.
Walmart is rolling back prices on ground beef, cherries, soda, and summer goods, and President Trump says his administration pushed for it. Here’s how to tell whether a rollback is an actual deal or just a lower tag.
Returning an item bought with Buy Now, Pay Later doesn’t automatically stop your next payment. Here’s why refunds get stuck between the merchant and the lender, what protections actually apply, and what to do if you’re still being charged.