Social Security benefits 2026

COLA 2026 to Increase by $1,969

Social Security COLA 2026: Benefits Up by $1,969, Monthly Payments Rise 2.8%

December 5, 2025

KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security’s 2026 COLA is officially set at 2.8%. Most retirees will see about $54 more per month. The raise helps, but rising....

2.8% Social Security COLA increase in 2026

Social Security COLA 2026: What the New Increase Really Means for You

November 29, 2025

If you’ve been trying to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, housing, or even basic healthcare, you already know how tough the last....