What to know about 2 December Social Security payments and 2026 increase

Americans who receive Social Security benefits will receive two payments in December and are set to see a cost of living ...
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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 ...

Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover highlights the nation’s sorry history of coups and a deepening crisis across the region

The events in Guinea-Bissau reflect a so-called polycrisis for countries in and around the Sahel belt, sandwiched between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. This region has, since 2020, become the ...

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 COLA: Here's How Much Extra Income the Average Retiree Can Expect Next Year

Retirees might not actually receive as much extra money from next year's Social Security COLA as they anticipate.

Social Security’s 2026 payment boost is coming, but will rising Medicare Part B premiums erase the COLA bump — here’s the effective gain

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.