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

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on ...

There are several key dates for Social Security retirees throughout the year.

Boost in payments will impact roughly 75 million Americans who rely on the monthly payments. Changes will take place in ...

The SSA will announce the 2026 COLA, affecting retiree benefits starting January, with modest increases expected amid rising ...

“Delays in access, communication breakdowns and the loss of reliable services erode the stability older adults rely on,” ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security ...

Your Social Security benefit will get a 2.8% boost in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums are estimated to be $206.20 next year.

As such, the official announcement date for the 2026 COLA benefits is October 24, 2025, according to the SSA and BLS schedule. Benefits reflecting this adjustment will take effect with the January ...

The maximum taxable earnings are the amounts of income subject to Social Security payroll taxes in a given year. In 2025, ...

The Administration revealed its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which is going to boost benefits by 2.8% ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA's calculator.