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For any parent, the fear of their child's identity being stolen is a nightmare, often with financial consequences that can last a lifetime. A crucial new piece of legislation just passed by the U.S.

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that if the Democrats don't approve funding, there are dangers to the future of Social Security and Medicare. Trump said at a press conference that when he asked ...

Experts estimate 2026’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.7% to 2.8%. Chances are that current inflation will eat into the average retiree’s COLA. In addition to using the COLA to pay for the ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security's 2.8% COLA goes into effect in January. After that change, the maximum possible Social Security benefit a person who claims at full retirement age will be able to receive will be ...

Despite the current government shutdown, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish September's Consumer Price Index report on October 24 at 8:30 a.m., enabling the Social Security ...