New Social Security info coming out in November — what to know about benefit changes

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...
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Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is In -- Here's Your New Benefit, and Why Retirees Say It Falls Short

Retirees may find that they need to make adjustments to their budget in 2026. Social Security has been one of America's top ...

You Have Less Than 6 Weeks to Prepare for 4 Big Social Security Changes

Learn the four key Social Security changes coming in January 2026, including COLA increases, Medicare costs, and tax shifts ...
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Social Security Benefits Could Rise by $200 a Month — Here’s Who Would Qualify

Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to boost Social Security, SSI, and veterans benefits by $200 a month through July 2026. Here’s who would qualify and why the proposal faces steep odds.

When does the Social Security COLA take effect? What to expect in 2026

There is no limit on earnings for workers who are at full retirement age or older for the entire year. The 2.8% increase will ...
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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 ...

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 ...

Some lawmakers want to boost Social Security by $200 a month. Would you qualify?

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 ...