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The Social Security Administration should send you personalized COLA notices in December with your exact 2026 benefit amount.

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New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount.

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Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026.