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 ...

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

In 2026, Social Security's earnings-test limit is rising from $23,400 to $24,480 for people who will be under full retirement ...

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 ...

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

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

Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026, but higher Medicare premiums may offset gains. Learn how to protect your ...

Even with a 2.8% COLA for 2026, many Americans are nonetheless worried about how Social Security will help pay for their rising expenses in retirement.

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the official cost-of-living adjustment ...