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 ...

Social Security COLA: When will my benefits increase?

The increase, which is slightly larger than the 2.5% bump announced for beneficiaries last year, is designed to help recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income retain their buying ...
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December's Social Security Payments and Upcoming COLA Adjustments

December is a pivotal month for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries in the U.S. as it marks the last payment before the ...

Trump bump impact: Social Security raises 2026 benefits by 2.8% – find out how much you’ll get and what it means for retirees

Discover how Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026, influenced by President Trump's trade policies. Find ...

It's official. Medicare Part B 2026 premium will eat a big chunk of Social Security COLA

Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security ...

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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Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

Millions of retirees and others receiving Social Security benefits are watching inflation data to see one figure, the COLA ...

When It Comes to Social Security's COLA, This Is the Real Number to Pay Attention To

Social Security announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, but there's another number you need to focus on.