The Social Security Administration determines the annual COLA by looking at changes in CPI-W data. The 2026 COLA is 2.8%. The ...

All 75 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ checks are going up 2.8% in 2026.

The 2025 COLA of 2.5% wasn't enough to cover the higher prices paid by many retirees. History shows that COLAs don't offset ...

If you're receiving spousal benefits from Social Security, you, too, are entitled to a COLA. However, spousal benefits max ...

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 ...

As mentioned, the majority of Americans don't feel like the Social Security COLA is enough. In fact, 77% of Americans over 50 ...

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

Some experts say the latest adjustment could leave them worse off than before — but there are steps they can take now to ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security Spousal Benefits are set to receive higher monthly payments in 2026, ...

Even as the government looks to reopen and get the Social Security Administration back to full strength, there is still a ...

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for roughly 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026.

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...