Social Security COLA forecast for 2027 jumps to 3.9% in response to rising inflation
The average monthly benefit for retired workers is projected to rise from $2,081.16 to $2,162.33, based on April 2026 figures.
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Retirees counting on home equity may face financial shortfalls
Financial advisers and housing experts warn that many older homeowners may be counting too heavily on their homes as retirement safety nets.
Bill targets Social Security earnings limits as retirement trends shift
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act would repeal the retirement earnings test.
Smart home technology continues to emerge as key tool for aging in place
Experts say that financing these upgrades remains a central challenge — one that could increasingly be addressed through housing wealth.
Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers
Recent data shows that roughly 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, with additional shares caring for spouses or partners.
As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity
Thirty percent of respondents said they’ve stopped looking for new work over the past five years because of job security concerns.
‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency
A proposed “six-figure limit” would cap benefits at $100,000 per year for couples retiring at the normal retirement age.
New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief
If adopted, the proposal would lower the income cap for property tax relief eligibility to $250,000, down from the current $500,000 limit.
Seniors want to age in place, but family caregivers face strains on multiple fronts
A Pew Research Center survey of 8,750 U.S. adults found that one in 10 reports serving as a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older.
Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care
The type of care — home health, assisted living or nursing home — and where a person lives can drastically affect costs.