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 are struggling.

Want the max $5,108 Social Security check? Here's the salary you need.

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

You Have Less Than 2 Months to Prepare for 8 Big Social Security Changes

Prepare for 2026 Social Security updates now, including 2.8% COLA, earnings-test limits changes, SSI and disability ...

Social Security Needs a New Inflation Calculator

Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

Here's the Biggest Problem With Social Security's 2026 COLA

When the Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries will be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...
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Here's The Salary Needed To Earn The Maximum Social Security Benefit, Financial Experts Say

The path to maximum Social Security benefits isn't as straightforward as many people believe. While most workers understand ...

Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Spousal Benefits?

If you are collecting spousal benefits in 2025, then you will most likely be entitled to a benefits increase in 2026. This ...

How much could Social Security benefits increase in 2026?

While we won't know the exact percentage until Friday, Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its final prediction ...
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Debunking 6 Social Security retirement myths

This content was provided by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Kiplinger is not affiliated with and does not endorse the company or products mentioned above. Collecting Social Security benefits is ...
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Social Security spousal benefits: Here’s how much spouses can get

Social Security provides benefits not only to retired workers but also to spouses who have not contributed to the program. Spouses are one of the many beneficiaries of Social Security, and even ...

Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. That’s up a notch from 2.5% ...
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Here’s your Social Security benefits schedule for October

(NewsNation) — The first Social Security payments for October are scheduled to be distributed this week. These payments will be the first issued under the agency’s new paperless policy. In accordance ...