Social Security checks are paid to more than 50 million Americans during retirement, and one new bill seeks to boost payments ...

All 75 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries’ checks are going up 2.8% in 2026.

Roughly 70 million people rely on the SSA for monthly income, whether through retirement or disability benefits.

The 2025 COLA of 2.5% wasn't enough to cover the higher prices paid by many retirees. History shows that COLAs don't offset ...

The Social Security Administration determines the annual COLA by looking at changes in CPI-W data. The 2026 COLA is 2.8%. The ...

For 2026, the cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. As a result, the average retiree will receive an additional $56 a month, ...

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act proposed by Democratic Senators would temporarily increase some benefits ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security Spousal Benefits are set to receive higher monthly payments in 2026, ...

If you're receiving spousal benefits from Social Security, you, too, are entitled to a COLA. However, spousal benefits max ...

Social Security payment schedule and 2.8% COLA for 2026. See who gets paid this week and the new maximum monthly benefits for ...

The Social Security Administration should send you personalized COLA notices in December with your exact 2026 benefit amount.