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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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Social Security’s 2.8% COLA is set: what that means for your January 2026 check

Social Security has locked in a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, and that raise hits the benefits you receive ...

Social Security Checks Could Rise by $200 a Month Under New Senate Proposal

A new Senate proposal could raise Social Security checks by $200 a month through mid-2026, giving millions of retirees extra ...

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 ...