Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Here’s How Much the Average Social Security Check Will Really Buy in 2026

Find out how far the 2026 average Social Security check will stretch, how inflation affects its value, and what that means ...
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2026 Social Security COLA Will Increase Benefits About $56 a Month

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security will see a modest bump in their monthly payments next year. The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...
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If your Social Security is $2,000 here is your 2026 increase

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which many retirees find ...
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The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Made Me Wonder: Should Social Security Change How It Calculates the Increase?

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 is sparking debate over how the annual increase gets calculated

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on ...