These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is In -- Here's Your New Benefit, and Why Retirees Say It Falls Short

Retirees may find that they need to make adjustments to their budget in 2026. Social Security has been one of America's top ...

Social Security’s 2026 payment boost is coming, but will rising Medicare Part B premiums erase the COLA bump — here’s the effective gain

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.
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Retirees face shortfalls despite 2026 Social Security COLA increase

The upcoming 2.8% Social Security COLA increase in January may not cover rising costs for retirees, experts warn.

Is It Time for Congress To Change the Social Security COLA?

It comes as Americans of all ages continue to navigate rising costs. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

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 the Average Social Security Retired-Worker Benefit for 2026 (and Why You'll Likely Be Disappointed)

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security lifted 22 million people above the federal poverty ...

How rising Medicare premiums could impact your 2026 Social Security check

A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, ...

If Your Social Security Check Is $1,900, Here’s How Much More You’ll Get in 2026

A 2.8% COLA raises a $1,900 Social Security check by about $53 in 2026. Learn how the increase works, what affects your final ...

Retirees Want a 10% Social Security COLA. Here Are 2 Ways That Could Happen.

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Getting a 10% COLA is possible, but it would only happen if there were very high inflation. The government could ...