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Social Security sets its COLA increase for 2026

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announcement Has Arrived -- Here's Precisely How Much Extra You'll Receive Next Year

Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in 2026, which marks the fifth consecutive year that recipients have received at least a 2.5% year-over-year increase.

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How much could Social Security benefits increase in 2026?

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Social Security COLA increase for 2026 announced

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12 Must-Know Facts About the 2026 Social Security COLA Increase

Yesterday, the agency announced that the 2026 COLA is 2.8%, giving retirees a modest boost in their monthly checks in January.

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Social Security Administration issues 2.8% COLA boost for 2026

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Most Social Security recipients say 2.8% COLA isn’t enough

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Social Security increase 2026: What to know about the new COLA

The COLA will result in a $56 increase per payment, making the average Social Security check $2,071.

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How much is Social Security going up in 2026? What to know about new COLA increase

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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026

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How to Use Social Security Tools and Calculators: 6 Quick Tips

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90% of Americans plan to skip the No. 1 piece of Social Security advice, study finds

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

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Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Spousal Benefits?

If you are collecting spousal benefits in 2025, then you will most likely be entitled to a benefits increase in 2026. This increase is happening across the board for everyone who receives income from the Social Security Administration. This includes people receiving: