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

Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. That will result in an average benefit increase for recipients of $56 a month. The increase ...

Millions of Americans will be receiving their monthly Social Security payments this week—the fifth, and second to last, payment to be sent this month. Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, ...

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security will see a modest bump in their monthly payments next year. The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...

(CNN) — Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. However, many seniors say the annual adjustments ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This increase will raise monthly payments for more than 70 million Americans starting in January. The ...

The rules for collecting Social Security are changing in 2026. Two of the most important things to know if you’re collecting benefits: Your monthly check payments will increase, and if you’re planning ...