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

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security ...

The 2026 COLA of 2.8% will be added to retirement benefits beginning in January. But FERS retirees will receive a 2% “diet” COLA.

Research conducted by AARP in September 2025 shows that older adults feel the projected nearly 3% COLA for 2026 is ...

Retirees are getting a Social Security raise in 2026. How will it compare to the benefits bump they got in 2025?

See how an $1,800 Social Security check could change based on the projected 2026 COLA of 2.6-2.8%. Then, discover how ...

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with ...

The Motley Fool reports that 54% of Social Security recipients find the upcoming 2.8% COLA insufficient to cover rising ...

The Social Security Administration, marred by delays during a federal government shutdown, announced on Friday a 2.8% cost-of ...