Seniors Hub Daily

Margaret Ellison

Senior Benefits Correspondent

Margaret Ellison reports on retirement income and federal benefits programs for Top Senior Benefits. She has covered household finance for more than a decade.

Areas of Coverage

Social Security
Federal benefits
Retirement income

Disclosure. Reports independently and holds no positions in the programs or companies covered.

Recent Work

Benefits

The Next Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is Coming. Here Is What It Actually Changes.

The annual increase rarely keeps pace with the expenses retirees feel most. A closer look at how the figure is set — and where it falls short.

By Margaret Ellison|August 28, 2026

The front porch of a modest older suburban home in warm afternoon light.

Benefits

The Property-Tax Relief Programs Most Retirees Never Claim

Exemptions, freezes, and deferrals exist in most states — but the paperwork keeps eligible households away.

By Margaret Ellison|August 18, 2026

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