Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify

Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are struggling to keep up with sky-high costs. The recently introduced ...

Social Security's 2026 Raise Comes With a "Trump Bump" -- but It Isn't Going to Be Enough for Most Retirees

Though a history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) would typically be something to celebrate, this is unlikely to be ...
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How Much Will The Average Social Security Benefit Go Up In 2026?

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

Who would qualify for the $200 monthly Social Security increase?

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would provide the extra $200 a month, starting in January 2026 and running through July 2026. The increase is designed to offset higher prices due to ...

The 2026 COLA Is Set -- Here's the Good and Bad News for Social Security Recipients

Social Security enthusiasts and retirees have spent lots of time waiting for the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...
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Proposed SWIFT Act would increase Social Security benefits for widows, widowers

Benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements for Social Security would change under the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment, or SWIFT, Act, announced Wednesday by Sen. Kirsten ...