The 2026 increase is nothing close to the dramatic 8.7% COLA jolt in 2023. But it is better than the increase that ...

Every year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment to keep up with inflation. In October, the ...

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is supposed to be a simple promise: benefits keep pace with rising prices.

If you're looking forward to seeing your Social Security benefits increase this year, you may be wondering when to expect ...

Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Seniors on Social Security got some positive news this past October — word of a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. This ...

Monthly Social Security payments are distributed based on the recipient’s date of birth: people born between the 1 st and the ...

January Social Security payments begin with 2026 COLA increases. See who gets paid on Jan. 14, full payment dates, and how much benefits are rising.

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

The highest income Social Security beneficiaries are now set to see a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. That's an increase ...

Overall, Nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8 percent COLA beginning in January 2026 and increased ...