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 ...
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Social Security COLA increase to be announced this week; What you need to know

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 COLA this week, affecting monthly benefits despite the ongoing ...
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Social Security COLA increase for 2026 still uncertain after shutdown

The highest COLA increase for Social Security during the most recent bout ... it could beat a $21.60 a month increase that hit in 2022. Benton, of the Senior Citizens League, said a hold harmless ...

Social Security 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but seniors may still fall into poverty. Here's why

Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%, but most Americans say it's not enough. Medicare premiums alone are forecast to soar ...

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% increase in benefit payments for 2026

Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $56 per month, the Social Security Administration said.
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There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...