Social Security recipients are gearing up for a modest but important boost in 2026. Preliminary forecasts show the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increasing to 2.7%, up slightly from last years 2.5% ...

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These six updates show that Social Security benefits in 2026 offer modest increases and some relief for retirees, but rising ...

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. Based on August's inflation reading, ...

The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For 2025, the maximum taxable earnings is $176,100 — that's up from $168,600 in ...

The more than 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see a slightly larger bump in their monthly checks next year than they did in 2025.