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 ...

Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries

Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security ...

Social Security's 2026 Raise Is 2.8%, but Retirees Can Likely Kiss Some (or All) of This Increase Goodbye

Not even a first-of-this-century cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) can protect aged beneficiaries from losing buying power next year.
The Indianapolis Star

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 recipients can expect a 2.8% increase in benefit payments for 2026

Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $56 per month, the Social Security Administration said.
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It's Official: Social Security Announces COLA Increase For 2026

Seniors have been waiting with bated breath for this update on their potential 2026 SSA income. Well, it's finally here, but ...

Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration ...

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announcement Has Arrived -- Here's Precisely How Much Extra You'll Receive Next Year

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the ...