The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year.

After a delay caused by the government shutdown, we recently learned that Social Security beneficiaries are going to get a ...

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

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official -- Here's How Much More You'll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It's Not Enough

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

Medicare Part B premiums will rise 10% in 2026, wiping away a third of Social Security’s COLA

The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away about one-third of the Social Security cost-of ...

Beware this new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...
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When will we know the official Social Security COLA?

(NEXSTAR) – The announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, and amid uncertainty about the ...
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How Government Shutdowns Affect Social Security Payments

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve a budget or funding agreement on time, impacting federal agencies and services. However, Social Security payments remain unaffected due to ...

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

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA): Benefits will increase 2.8% ...