Unfortunately, the sad reality is that the 2026 COLA is actually going to be a no-win situation for seniors. No matter what, ...

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The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Social Security payments will be cut by 24% in late 2032 unless ...

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At least a quarter of the U.S. population appears to have no retirement savings, which, if not addressed, could weigh on the ...

You'd assume that not being able to collect benefits could upend your retirement. But there's another factor that could cause even more financial pain.