Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026
Oct 24, 2025 · Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and …
New year, new rules: 5 Social Security changes for 2026
19 hours ago · In 2026, Social Security benefits will rise by 2.8%. Once that raise takes effect, the average monthly retirement benefit is expected to increase from $2,015 to $2,071.
Maximum Social Security benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% COLA
Oct 31, 2025 · The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will push up the maximum full retirement benefit, as millions of monthly checks increase starting in January.
Six Changes Coming to Social Security in 2026 - Kiplinger
Oct 27, 2025 · The Social Security annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is 2.8%, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on October 24.
Your First Social Security Check in 2026: What to Expect
5 days ago · Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to …
Social Security sets its 2026 COLA increase at 2.8%. Here's ...
Oct 24, 2025 · The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8 % cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase that will automatically boost monthly payments for the …
Social Security Sets 2026 COLA Increase at 2.8% - AARP
Oct 24, 2025 · The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is slightly higher than last year’s 2.5 percent increase, reflecting a recent uptick in inflation. The 2.8 percent COLA will boost the …