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Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026

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

Social security benefits will rise 2.8% starting in January, amounting to an additional $56 per month for 75 million recipients, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said on Friday.

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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announcement Is Tomorrow (Oct. 24), and It's Primed for Disappointment

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Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries

Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income, will see the additional benefit starting in January.

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Social Security COLA for 2026 is revealed

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US retirees to receive 2.8% Social Security increase in 2026

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How much is Social Security going up in 2026? What to know about new COLA increase

What does this mean for the average consumer? Prices for everyday goods and services are still rising — but not as quickly as before.

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Social Security increase 2026: What to know about the new COLA

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Social Security benefits to rise 2.8% in 2026

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Get a "Trump Bump" -- Here's What to Expect and Why It Might Disappoint Millions

Analysts currently expect another considerable raise for Social Security benefits in 2026. The Senior Citizens League expects the Social Security Administration to announce a 2.7% COLA. Independent analyst Mary Johnson sees it coming in slightly higher at 2.8%, as does the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Rises To 2.8% For 2026—Here’s What To Know

The Social Security Administration, marred by delays during a federal government shutdown, announced on Friday a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, above estimates from advocacy groups as benefits keep pace with inflation.