Social Security COLA 2026

Social security cola for 2026: Social security benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026

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Social Security cola

If you’re living on Social Security, every dollar counts — and 2026 is bringing a bit of relief. The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year. Starting in January 2026, nearly 71 million Americans — retirees, disabled workers, and SSI recipients — will see slightly bigger monthly checks. … Read more

Social Security COLA 2026: Social Security Benefits May Rise 2.7%, Check Now

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Social Security Benefits May Rise 2.7%

If you’re counting on Social Security to keep up with rising prices, there’s some news you’ll want to pay attention to. Current projections show that Social Security benefits could increase by around 2.7% in 2026 — a slightly larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) than this year’s. Sounds great, right? A bigger check every month is always welcome. But … Read more