The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year. The average ...

Social Security checks are paid to more than 50 million Americans during retirement, and one new bill seeks to boost payments ...

For 2026, the cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. As a result, the average retiree will receive an additional $56 a month, ...

At least three local Social Security offices around the nation closed early this week due to staffing shortages, the agency ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security Spousal Benefits are set to receive higher monthly payments in 2026, ...

Discover the Social Security do-over rule that lets retirees withdraw claims and restart at higher benefit rates within 12 months.

From the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment to proposals that would cut parts of the Social Security program, here is a roundup ...

If your Social Security check hasn’t arrived this month, here’s what’s behind the delay – and when you can expect it.

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for ...

To give you a clear picture: for January 2026, payments would arrive roughly as follows: Each subsequent month in 2026 ...

As mentioned, the majority of Americans don't feel like the Social Security COLA is enough. In fact, 77% of Americans over 50 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said ...