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These are the exact amounts that your Social Security check will grow in 2026 with the COLA increase

The 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%. We calculate how much extra money you'll see after the big Medicare Part B premium ...
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Will working part-time reduce your Social Security in 2026? The earnings test in plain English

Thinking about picking up shifts next year? Good move, just know how Social Security’s “earnings test” works in 2026 so your ...

How is Social Security taxed? Changes for 2026 could impact your benefits

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

4 ways to make money in retirement — and keep your Social Security

The Social Security earnings test doesn't have to limit your retirement income — here are 4 ways to work around it.

Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement

My plan for my Social Security benefits is simple. I'll use the money solely for fun spending, and not to cover any ...

You Aren't Ready to Claim Social Security if You Haven't Done These 3 Things

And, if you aren't planning on working while collecting, it's even more critical to make sure you can live off the Social Security and distributions from your 401 (k) or other retirement accounts at a ...