All 75 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ checks are going up 2.8% in 2026.

COLA helps to offset the increase in prices for everyday items and services due to inflation. However, given that inflation currently stands at around 3%, COLA might not quite cover those expenses, ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of ...

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

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to reveal one of the most anticipated updates for millions of Americans. On October 24, 2025, the agency will announce the 2 ...

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase is 2.8%. Average monthly checks rise by $56 to $2,066. Married couples get about $3,208 a ...

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

SSA confirmed a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Learn when checks hit, how taxes and Medicare may change, and the smart moves to keep ...

Vanessa Fields, 70, of Philadelphia, left, Sue Conard, 75, of Wisc., and Jeanne Weaver, 79, of Ebensburg, Pa., pose for a portrait on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 9 ...

If you are 62 or older and depend on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may have seen ...

Set the COLA as the percentage difference between the two, rounded up to the nearest tenth of a percentage point. For example ...