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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026
National News
AP Wire

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026

  • By FATIMA HUSSEIN- Associated Press
  • Oct 24, 2025

The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go into effect beginning in January. 

Social Security benefits to expand, make retirees 'whole,' KEA president says
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Social Security benefits to expand, make retirees 'whole,' KEA president says

  • Katrina Nickell
  • Updated Mar 4, 2025

Retired police officers, firefighters and teachers could see an estimated $300-$350 boost to their Social Security benefits beginning next month, according to Kentucky Education Association (KEA).

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Louisville-based financial advisor encourages Social Security beneficiaries to have emergency fund
Local News

Louisville-based financial advisor encourages Social Security beneficiaries to have emergency fund

  • Updated Oct 14, 2022

Social Security beneficiaries are getting the highest pay increase in 40 years, but some wonder if it will be enough.

Former clients of disgraced Kentucky attorney fighting to keep their benefits
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Former clients of disgraced Kentucky attorney fighting to keep their benefits

  • Updated Jul 15, 2022

Eric Conn's former clients are now reporting they have received letters in the mail from the Social Security Administration. 

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Indiana State Police warning public about phone scams related to Social Security

  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

If someone calls you claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, beware.

Missing your stimulus check? There's one last chance to claim an Economic Impact Payment from the IRS
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Missing your stimulus check? There's one last chance to claim an Economic Impact Payment from the IRS

  • Julia Musto | FOXBusiness
  • Nov 21, 2020

Americans who have yet to receive a stimulus check and don't normally file a federal income tax return are required to submit their personal information by 3 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Robocalls in crosshairs: DOJ moves to stop telecom companies behind fraudulent calls
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Robocalls in crosshairs: DOJ moves to stop telecom companies behind fraudulent calls

  • Nick Givas | Fox News
  • Jan 29, 2020

The calls, most of which originated in India, helped initiate financial fraud schemes on senior citizens and other victims throughout the U.S.

Social Security: What happens to your benefits when you take them early
National News

Social Security: What happens to your benefits when you take them early

  • Brittany De Lea FOXBusiness
  • Updated Jun 7, 2023

Workers who have paid into the system become eligible to begin taking Social Security benefits at the age of 62, but experts often recommend waiting until "full retirement age" in order to maximize benefits.

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Social Security scams could rise following Capital One breach
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Social Security scams could rise following Capital One breach

  • Brittany De Lea, Fox Business
  • Aug 4, 2019

The Capital One data breach is stoking fears about a new wave of Social Security scams, which have been on a precipitous rise in 2019.

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