Social Security Benefits Get a 2.8% COLA. Here's How Much the Average Check Might Increase

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once ...

Why Your Social Security Raise Might Not Be What You Expect and What It Means for You

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...
Green Bay Press-Gazette

These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

For the lion's share of Social Security's more than 53 million retired-worker beneficiaries, their monthly payout is more than just a check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd likely ...
Hawk Central

California seniors face modest 2.8% Social Security raise in 2026

Seniors will get a 2.8% raise in their monthly Social Security check in 2026, likely disappointing most Americans, including the approximately 6 million Californians who get benefits, according to a ...

Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit for Retirees Ages 62 to 85 in 2026

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Trump bump impact: Social Security raises 2026 benefits by 2.8% – find out how much you’ll get and what it means for retirees

Discover how Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026, influenced by President Trump's trade policies. Find ...
Columbus Dispatch

Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The cost-of-living adjustment figure for Social Security benefits typically would have been released Oct. 15 under normal circumstances. But the government shutdown triggered a delay. In 2025, more ...

Medicare premium increase reduces Social Security COLA for 2026

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for ...