Social Security benefits get a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026 -- but how well will it hold up?

Social Security is getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. If living costs increase, that raise could be ...

If Your Social Security Check Is $1,800, Here’s How Much More You’ll Get in 2026

A 2.8% COLA boosts an $1,800 Social Security check in 2026, but higher Medicare premiums and taxes can shrink your raise. See ...

Social Security increases are coming soon — but there’s a catch

With 2026 right around the corner, Social Security recipients are preparing for new policy changes, COLA increases and rising ...
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Social Security’s 2026 COLA Is 2.8%, but Some Retirees Won’t Get it All

Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in ...

What's changing with Social Security in 2026 — from COLA raises to Medicare costs

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

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 ...

2 Positive Social Security Changes Happening in 2026 -- and 2 That Aren't As Great

Some of the changes happening to Social Security in 2026 are more positive than others. But even the ones that aren't so ...

Some Social Security recipients get second payment on Dec. 31. Here's why

Some Ohio Social Security beneficiaries could get two checks in December. See the reason and full payment schedule for ...

Why Your Social Security Raise Might Not Be What You Expect and What It Means for You

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...
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Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Survivor Benefits?

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...