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

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is good and bad news for retirees

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

A 2.8% COLA and More: All of the Social Security Changes Happening in 2026

In 2026, Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% raise. And while Medicare Part B hikes may eat into that COLA to some degree, it's a larger raise to start off with, which is ...

All Social Security Retirees Should Do This by Nov. 19

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment for benefits. Benefits are projected ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official -- Here's How Much More You'll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It's Not Enough

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.
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The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Made Me Wonder: Should Social Security Change How It Calculates the Increase?

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

Here's the Biggest Problem With Social Security's 2026 COLA

When the Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries will be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. That's an improvement from the 2.5% COLA seniors received ...
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Social Security benefits to increase in 2026, COLA is higher than expected but there’s a catch

WASHINGTON -- Millions who receive Social Security benefits are getting a raise next year. After a delay in the announcement, ...

Social Security unveils cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Here's what to know.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, known as COLA, came in slightly higher than the prior year's hike of 2.5%. Over the ...

Here’s what America can learn from Germany, Japan and Sweden about how to save Social Security

Many advanced countries also have higher Social Security taxes than ours — which totals 12.4%, split between worker and ...

Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...