2026 COLA Date Confirmed: Here’s How Much Social Security Checks Could Grow

With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you ...
Palm Beach Post

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare policy analyst, said the Social Security Administration must make its COLA announcement by Nov ... it could beat a $21.60 a month increase ...
AARP

Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% for 2026

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

Social Security COLA increase for 2026 still uncertain after shutdown

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...

Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Cheques

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.