Social Security COLA increase 2026: Benefits set to rise 2.8% in January— How much you could receive

Americans receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits will see their monthly checks increase to fit COLA.
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Date: When do Social Security payments begin with the 2026 COLA increase?

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, impacting nearly 71 ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Official -- It Comes With Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs

Social Security benefits will receive a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, but retired workers may still find ...

It's Official! Your 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Includes a "Trump Bump" -- Here's How Much Extra You'll Receive

President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policy is directly affecting Social Security raises in the new year.
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Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% for 2026

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security ...
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When will we know the official Social Security COLA?

(NEXSTAR) – The announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, and amid uncertainty about the ...
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With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, despite the government shutdown, a Trump ...