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Why Social Security's next cost-of-living hike could hurt seniors
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
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The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Each year, seniors and others on Social Security receive a cost-of-living adjustment. Next year, they'll see an 8.7% hike.
The Social Security Administration has announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for 2021.
A year after Caitlyn Jenner announced her new name and gender, the popularity of the name Caitlyn plummeted more than any other baby name, according to Social Security's annual list of the most popular baby names.
The Social Security Administration has released its list of top baby names for 2014.
Authorities say a Philadelphia woman concealed the death of her daughter in order to continue receiving Supplemental Security Income payments.
Since October, the Social Security Administration has closed three of its offices in the Philadelphia region: Jenkintown, Woodland Avenue, and, as of last week, the office at 15th and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
The Social Security Administration says it will close its Jenkintown field office at the end of this month (September 28th), leaving residents of Eastern Montgomery County without a local office, but at least one local lawmaker is hoping to get the decision reversed.
Senator Casey says loopholes in the Social Security system allowed the situation to occur and he wants to introduce a new bill to prevent similar cases in the future.
Anna Rotondo has never met Linda Ann Weston. She's never been in the basement of horrors, where police allege Weston was keeping four mentally-challenged adults as she stole their Social Security disability checks.
A grieving family is left to dispute with the IRS after learning someone stole their dead child's identity. Equally disturbing is how easily the tax cheater got the information.
Don't miss these 4th of July deals on carry-ons, duffel bags, backpacks and more luggage at Tumi.
The Matvei Michkov era in Philadelphia will begin after dark. Here are some highlights from the Flyers' 2024-25 schedule, which was released Tuesday.
A coalition of unions representing thousands of Philadelphia government employees is suing the mayor
These monitors are perfect for on-the-go work or play.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on President Biden to drop out of the race after a disastrous debate performance last week prompted emerging concerns among elected Democrats.
A coalition of unions representing thousands of Philadelphia government employees is suing the mayor
The Matvei Michkov era in Philadelphia will begin after dark. Here are some highlights from the Flyers' 2024-25 schedule, which was released Tuesday.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing the link between her death and Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade.
The first Democratic lawmakers called on President Biden to drop out of the race after a disastrous debate performance last week prompted emerging concerns among elected Democrats.
A toddler grabbed hold of an unsecured handgun and shot someone with several other children nearby, police in Wilson, Pennsylvania said.
A coalition of unions representing thousands of Philadelphia government employees is suing the mayor
A toddler grabbed hold of an unsecured handgun and shot someone with several other children nearby, police in Wilson, Pennsylvania said.
A crash on Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania killed three people.
The Red, White, and Blue To-Do is taking over Philadelphia's Old City on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
The crowds down the Jersey Shore are only going to get bigger ahead of Fourth of July. Many people are getting a jump start on the holiday later this week.
An Alzheimer's drug is helping a former doctor in South Jersey get extra time with her family.
Max Gatto is the food truck coordinator for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, aka TASK. He's helping feed underserved communities and has bigger goals in his future.
Low humidity, sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures are once again in the weather forecast on Tuesday in the Philadelphia area.
An 8-month-old, a 5-year-old and their mother were hospitalized after their car caught on fire in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey, flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
The CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day as severe storms impact our area.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
A crash on Route 1 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania killed three people.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
The Matvei Michkov era in Philadelphia will begin after dark. Here are some highlights from the Flyers' 2024-25 schedule, which was released Tuesday.
After adding Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers lost some key pieces of their rotation last season in 2024 NBA free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed 19-year-old Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to a one-year, $1 million contract and extended winger Garnet Hathaway as NHL free agency began.
The Sixers and Tyrese Maxey agreed to a max contract extension Monday morning, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Tuesday, July 2 is the first-ever Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia - it's on the day the U.S.' second president, John Adams, wanted to be Independence Day - as this was the day the Continental Congress declared freedom from Great Britain. It wasn't until July 4 that the Founding Fathers printed the Declaration of Independence, a rationalization and explanation of their decision. In honor of Adams' wishes today be a day of "pomp and parade," there was a short parade through Old City from the National Constitution Center to Carpenters' Hall.
While Tuesday is another comfortable day in Philadelphia, there is a chance for scattered storms possible for the Fourth of July on Thursday.
Upper Providence Township police said a paratransit bus rear-ended a truck hauling a dumpster and then caught fire, killing three people. Marcella Baietto reports from Route 1 near Rose Tree Park.
AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more this week and we already saw the crowds forming at Philadelphia International Airport, Tuesday morning. Wakisha Bailey checked in with travelers getting away for the Fourth of July.
The limited-edition Cup Noodles has a sauce-based flavor blend of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers with mini marshmallows for the topping.