Economists are already forecasting the inflation rates that could be used to determine the 2027 Social Security COLA.

In 2026, Social Security benefits in the United States will undergo a significant Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), impacting ...

Quick Read The 2026 Social Security COLA of 2.8% marks the highest five-year average in 40 years. Social Security ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...

Social Security faces trust fund depletion by 2034, threatening benefits for millions of retirees. The CRFB proposes a COLA ...

Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few years, experts have ...

Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few years, experts have ...

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

Just don't read too much into the average. For better or worse, most people will be getting nothing near that number.

The next major change for current retirees in 2026 also brings both good news and bad news. The good news is that Social Security retirees are getting a raise next year. Benefits are increasing by 2.8 ...