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Congress enacted a new law in 1983 to ensure Social Security can continue paying full benefits. One aspect of the changes was ...

Starting in January 2026, the average monthly Social Security check for the U.S.’s 74.5 million Social Security recipients will be around $1,917, up 2.8% from 2025. That’s an increase of about $52 per ...

A senior group is warning once again that Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t be enough for the average senior citizen next year. The Senior Citizens League is predicting a 2.7 ...

People can begin collecting Social Security as early as 62, but don't get full benefits until reaching the full retirement age, which is 67 for those born in or after 1960. FG Trade / Getty Images ...

1:50 p.m. Oct. 24, 2025: This story updated with new information. WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more ...

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase that will automatically boost monthly payments for the program's roughly 71 million ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, increasing average retiree payments to $2,056 per month. This adjustment aims to keep pace with inflation, but ...

The cost of living adjustment has been announced for 2026 Social Security benefits, and seniors will see a 2.8 percent increase on their benefits next year. The Social Security Administration revealed ...

WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will be 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. Related Articles ...