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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...

With 2025 Coming to an End, Here Are 3 Key Social Security Changes to Know Heading Into the New Year

For instance, the Q3 CPI-W average for 2025 was 2.76% higher than 2024, which is how we ended up with the 2.8% COLA. It's ...

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

The co-signers of the bill have argued that inflation has pushed prices so far up that seniors need extra help.

How rising Medicare premiums could impact your 2026 Social Security check

A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, ...

Retirees in These 5 States Are on Track for Above-Average 2026 Social Security Raises

Retirees in these five states collect above-average Social Security benefits, so their raises will be bigger in 2026.

Show me the bucks : Why did I start getting more money from Social Security?

I got a letter recently from the Social Security Administration. It told me that my monthly Social Security benefit was going ...