The cost-of-living adjustment figure for Social Security benefits typically would have been released Oct. 15 under normal circumstances. But the government shutdown triggered a delay. In 2025, more ...

For some retired Americans, Social Security is supplemental income, or bonus money they can use on top of a robust nest egg. But not everyone is that fortunate. The reality is that many retired ...

That's an improvement from the 2.5% COLA seniors received this year. There's a good chance many Social Security recipients who depend on their benefits will continue to struggle financially. It's a ...

It seems the only constant when it comes to Social Security is change. Every year, Social Security undergoes changes, but few are as anticipated as the announcement of the annual cost-of-living ...

A senior group is warning once again that Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t be enough for the average senior citizen next year. The Senior Citizens League is predicting a 2.7 ...

WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement is set to be revealed on Friday. The annual COLA announcement will reveal how much money retirees will receive on their checks ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, increasing average retiree payments to $2,056 per month. This adjustment aims to keep pace with inflation, but ...

The cost of living adjustment has been announced for 2026 Social Security benefits, and seniors will see a 2.8 percent increase on their benefits next year. The Social Security Administration revealed ...

WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will be 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. Why California’s ...

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, up from 2.5% this year, adding about $56 to the average beneficiary’s monthly check as concerns rise about inflation in healthcare, ...

The annual inflation adjustment for Social Security benefits was released on Friday, and beneficiaries are set to see larger benefits in 2026. Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

The new cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — for 2026 is 2.8%, slightly above last year’s increase, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Social Security recipients received a 2.5% ...