In 2026, Social Security will get a raise, but it might not seem like it. According to the Social Security Administration, the COLA for 2026 will increase by 2.8%. That seems reasonable on paper.

Millions of Americans will receive their February 18, 2026 Social Security payment under the updated SSA schedule, including ...

The 2026 Retirement Healthcare Costs Data Report from HealthView Services projects a long-term health care inflation rate of 5.8%, compared with projected Social Security COLAs of 2.4%. In 2026, ...

Analysts have digested the most recent inflation and jobs data.

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

As the Social Security Administration nears the end of its February payment schedule, we bring you the lowdown on which benefits are still to go out.

Social Security payments are on schedule for February 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. This year's raise boosted benefits by 2.8%. Initial projections are calling for a smaller COLA in 2027, but ...

Initial estimates are calling for a smaller Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than in 2026. COLAs are based on third quarter inflation, so it's too soon to predict next year's ...