Social Security is getting an update in 2026, with several key changes slated to take effect on Jan. 1. Some of these, like ...
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What is the 2026 Social Security COLA?

Retired Americans will get at least a little relief from inflation in 2026—but with an emphasis on little. On Friday, the ...
Social Security recipients are going to see an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% for 2026. They'll also see a ...
Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January to help them keep up with ...
Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.
Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...
Though a history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) would typically be something to celebrate, this is unlikely to be the case in 2026.
Up to 90% of retired workers rely on their Social Security income to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is doing something that hasn ...
About 70 million people depend on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for monthly income through retirement, survivor, spousal or disability benefits. Given the program’s huge scale, the SSA ...
(NEXSTAR) – Last month, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients. The increase ...