Social Security COLA 2026 Increase Announcement Date: Here’s What You Need to Know!

The announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been officially delayed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025. Normally, the COLA announcement happens in mid-October, right after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its September CPI-W data – the key input for calculating the … Read more

Premium Tax Credit (ACA): How Health Insurance Affects Your Taxes?

Health insurance premiums could be expensive, such as more than $1000 per month for low-income families. By lowering costs with the Premium tax credit, it helps individuals to pay for the monthly health insurance premiums easily. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, millions of eligible citizens receive a tax credit.  Premium Tax Credit (ACA) When … Read more