It is hard to imagine anyone objecting to their elderly relatives getting a surprise $1,200 boost in their Social Security ...

Almost 500,000 Social Security recipients in West Virginia could see higher monthly payments as the state phases out its ...

Working longer can increase your Social Security benefits, but the results vary. Your payout is based on your highest 35 ...

Learn how retirees can safely earn extra income without reducing Social Security benefits, including side hustles, passive income, and investment strategies.

Prescription medications can become a big expense in retirement, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicare Extra Help program offers meaningful relief to those who qualify, yet many older ...

(NEXSTAR) – Hoping to collect maximum Social Security benefits after you retire? It’s not likely unless you were among the country’s top earners for many of your working years. In order to max out ...

(NEXSTAR) – Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger check of the new year, thanks to the 2026 cost-of-living ...

Does the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize it’s made online access disproportionately difficult for people of SS age? In 2012, SSA launched its online “my Social Security” service, allowing ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Retirees' Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026. However, higher Medicare Part B premiums will reduce the amount that retirees actually receive. The COLA doesn't accurately reflect ...

December is likely a costly month for you with the holidays fast approaching, so any extra money would be welcome. You may receive a year-end bonus from your job if you're still employed. But if ...

KSHB 41 News anchor Lindsay Shively offers coverage on a wide variety of topics, including stories of interest to consumers. She heard about this story idea during a previous report at the airport and ...