US Edition2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
January Social Security payments start with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, affecting retirees based on birth date and retirement factors, SSA reports.
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4 Reasons Social Security COLAs Aren't Keeping Pace With Inflation
Key PointsCOLA methodology measures inflation you’ve already lived through.Medical expenses consistently rise faster than inflation.There may be a better way to measure how seniors experience inflation.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › When the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, many Social Security recipients were not thrilled. While something is b…
First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 20 days
The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 20 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 14. The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to recipients born between the 11th and 20th of a month, followed by a third round on Jan. 28 to those born after the 21st of a month. When am I eligible? Citizens …
The more than 75 million Americans who depend on Social Security benefits will see several changes in 2026, including an increase in monthly payments, the end of paper checks and higher income limits for those who work while receiving benefits. The Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% increase in their monthly payments as of January 2026, as part of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For those who re…
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