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.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Many retired teachers in Texas are struggling to make ends meet on fixed pensions with historic levels of inflation, so they're fighting for a cost-of-living increase this legislative session.
House Republicans who may regain majority in midterm elections say "miracle" of longer lives necessitates raising retirement age.
People can now change their sex marker on their Social Security number record without sex designation documentation.
Each year, seniors and others on Social Security receive a cost-of-living adjustment. Next year, they'll see an 8.7% hike.
With inflation forcing many seniors to cut back on food and medicine, annual cost-of-living hike will boost their income.
The federal "Death Master File" goes to insurance companies, financial institutions and government offices. These are places which shut down your life immediately.
The Social Security Administration has announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for 2021.
Imagine living to be more than 70 years and learning the government has it on record that you've passed away... while you're still living.
Everyone has heard of the IRS phone scam, but now con artists have increasingly started to pose as employees with the Social Security Administration.
Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees can expect another small increase in benefits next year.
Social Security's board of trustees last week released its annual report on the long-term financial health of the system's trust fund.
Who better than the Social Security Administration to know the most popular baby names in Texas and across the country? Today the agency announced the Top 5 most popular baby names for girls and boys in the Lone Star State.
An ex-judge judge already on probation in a mileage reimbursement scam must serve nine months in federal prison for stealing a dead Texan's Social Security benefits.
The Social Security Administration announced on Thursday that Jacob was the top name for Texas boy infants in 2013. The top name for newborn girls was Sophia.
One North Texas man wants local banking institutions and the Social Security Administration to review their polices concerning checks issued to the recently deceased.
The third Wednesday in November came, but nothing came with it. That social security check that was always there for Von Dunn, wasn't there this time.
It's a new scam that could affect you or someone you know. Identity thieves have found a way to steal recipients' monthly social security checks -- even before they arrive in their accounts.
The Texas attorney general agreed Wednesday to stop purging from the voter rolls the names of 81,000 people who are listed as possibly deceased, said attorneys for four living voters who made the list.
With the general election only weeks away, a Texas judge has temporarily blocked the state from ordering counties to strip their voter lists of names that belong to people the government thinks may be dead after thousands of letters were sent to voters telling them to confirm they are alive.
Adam Lieber is frightened because his days in the United States are numbered.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The incoming cold front will bring cooler weather and rain chances, a rare statement for mid-July.
They say Trump, who wore a bandage on part of his right ear, seemed moved by all the support he received from the crowd.
The Fort Worth Police Chief said the department has not been able to confirm the suspect's name or age yet.
After four years in college and five years in the minors, the versatile 28-year-old Cleveland Guardians player made the All-Star team in his first full season in the big leagues.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The incoming cold front will bring cooler weather and rain chances, a rare statement for mid-July.
They say Trump, who wore a bandage on part of his right ear, seemed moved by all the support he received from the crowd.
The Fort Worth Police Chief said the department has not been able to confirm the suspect's name or age yet.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Three Republican National Convention delegates from North Texas discuss former President Trump entering the convention hall two days after being shot, his Vice President pick, and more.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Monica De La Cruz, R-15th Congressional District, told Jack FInk that she'll talk about the top concerns for Americans, including inflation. "Families all across this nation are struggling to put food on the table. I'm also going to talk about the men and women who've been forgotten by the Biden administration due to Biden's lack of securing our border."
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Witt was the No. 2 overall pick by the Royals in 2019 out of Colleyville Heritage High School, about 15 miles north of the Rangers' stadium.
The defending champions won seven of their last 10 games to enter the All-Star break in third place in the AL West.
The total tournament purse is at a record high. Here's how much the winners will take home.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
Former Grapevine High star David Fry’s journey to the MLB All-Star game has been remarkable. After four years in college and five years in the minors, the multi-talented Cleveland Guardians player has become an All-Star in his first full season in the big leagues.
Musk said the "final straw" in his decision was a new California law that bans school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a Texas man 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection Tuesday evening. The inmate has long maintained DNA testing would help prove he wasn't responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
North Texas restaurants believe this will transform the industry here.
Excited families fill the All-Star Village in the minutes leading to the start of the MLB All-Star game in Arlington.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.