Social Security Benefits Get a 2.8% COLA. Here's How Much the Average Check Might Increase

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once ...
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Now that the 2026 COLA is set, retirees should do these five

The announcement of the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has finally arrived, offering retirees a chance to reassess their financial strategies. With the new COLA figures in hand, ...
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Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 ...

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 ...