The 2026 Social Security COLA is official. Here's how much the average retirement check will increase next month.

Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. According to a recent annual Gallup poll, 62% of retirees ...
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2026 COLA Date Confirmed: Here’s How Much Social Security Checks Could Grow

Every year, Social Security recipients receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that increases their monthly checks. Knowing what to expect from this adjustment can help you better plan your ...

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): How It Works and Benefits

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...
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Senior advocacy group wants to establish a ‘minimum’ annual COLA increase: How would it work?

(NEXSTAR) – An advocacy group working to protect the benefits of America’s senior citizens is currently pushing for the Social Security Administration to establish a “minimum” annual cost-of-living ...
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This Is Exactly How Your 2026 Social Security COLA Will Be Determined

Social Security benefits increase in most years thanks to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). These COLAs are intended to help benefits keep pace with inflation. There's a specific metric and formula ...
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Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 has been revealed

WASHINGTON — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. This year ...