The 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%. We calculate how much extra money you'll see after the big Medicare Part B premium ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Getting a 10% COLA is possible, but ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

Each year, the Social Security Administration reevaluates its monthly payment amounts and adjusts them to account for inflation. This annual change is called the Social Security cost-of-living ...

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses. The agency announced Friday the ...

“The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) plays a crucial role in supporting older Americans, helping ensure retirement income keeps pace with inflation. AARP has fought for Social ...

Starting in January 2026, many federal retirees will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their Social Security benefits and federal retirement annuities. That’s a higher rate than last year ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits ...