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 are struggling.

Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Survivor Benefits?

All Social Security recipients who are collecting benefits get the COLA because otherwise their buying power would decline each year as prices rise, and they'd end up relying too much on their 401 (k) ...

Why Millions Could Lose Out on Social Security COLA Adjustments Next Year

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

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

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

Wisconsin Social Security recipients will get a lower-than-average COLA increase in 2026

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% come 2026, the agency announced ...

Some Social Security retirees won't get their full 2026 COLA. Are you among them?

We now know the size of the Social Security COLA coming in January, but don't start counting your money just yet.

When do you get your Social Security payment for November? See schedule

Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) takes ...

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 ...

Here's Social Security's Maximum Monthly Benefit in 2026 -- and What You Need to Do to Snag It

In 2026, Social Security's maximum monthly benefit at full retirement age is $4,152. However, seniors aren't required to ...
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Why Retirees Get a Social Security Raise Even When Congress Doesn’t Act

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There are many older Americans today who rely on Social ...
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Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Survivor Benefits?

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...