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 ...

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

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

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

Learn how Social Security benefits are calculated, what affects your payout, and how decisions like when to claim can increase or reduce your monthly check.

In January 2025, millions of Americans opened their Social Security statements to find a notable change: a 2.5% ...

November 9, 2025 - Amid skyrocketing prices in President Trump’s America, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading the charge to help seniors and others combat the rising cost of living.

Here's what Budget 2026 means for households, workers, and the economy - and why several measures are likely to deliver not just financial relief but real psychological benefits for people across ...