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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Medicare premium increase reduces Social Security COLA for 2026

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for ...