The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Made Me Wonder: Should Social Security Change How It Calculates the Increase?

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of ...

Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 is sparking debate over how the annual increase gets calculated

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

VA benefits increase in November 2025: How much extra money will veterans receive in their payments?

Starting in November 2025, millions of veterans and their families will receive a modest increase in their monthly Department ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is good and bad news for retirees

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official -- Here's How Much More You'll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It's Not Enough

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the official cost-of-living adjustment ...
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7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (one could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the wait is over: the SSA has announced official updates for 2026 following delays ...