This Is What 2026 COLA Will Be for Social Security Benefits

Social Security Sees Drop in People Collecting Survivor Benefits
The number of people collecting Social Security survivor benefits in the U.S. has dropped by nearly 50,000 over the past year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year.
2.8 Million Americans Are Owed Back Social Security Benefits. Will You Get Yours Anytime Soon?
It has nothing to do with Social Security's funding crisis. Instead, the Social Security Fairness Act will increase benefits for 2.8 million Americans that some say have had their checks unfairly reduced over the years. As a result, these seniors are now entitled to back pay. Here's what we know so far.
More adults are worried about Social Security benefits, survey finds
More than half of working adults say they expect to rely on Social Security when they retire, but nearly 3 out of 4 are concerned they will not receive them. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Bankrate about ways to save for retirement.
Bad news with the Social Security COLA in 2025
Social Security beneficiaries have relied on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to maintain their purchasing power.
Prediction: This Is What the 2026 COLA Will Be for Social Security Benefits
Key Points In 2025, Social Security benefits got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment. Initial estimates are calling for a similar COLA in 2026. At this point, it’s premature to nail down a COLA, as it will depend on economic conditions in the next 12
6 Things That Worry Retired Boomers Most About the 2025 Social Security COLA
Are you a retiree who would also be considered part of the baby boomer generation? If so, you might be concerned about the 2025 Social Security change to the cost of living adjustment -- or COLA,
Trump's mass deportation plan could drain more than $20 billion a year from Social Security
President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans could have a significant economic side effect: draining Social Security ...
Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) applied to Social Security payments in any given year is based on CPI-W inflation from ...
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
I’m a Finance Expert: Here’s What Social Security Reform Should Look Like
President Joe Biden recently signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision rules. Biden touted the bill as a way ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 11 days
The Supplemental Security Income program gives payments to those living with debilitating disabilities which may affect their ...
When Are February 2025 Social Security Payments Coming?
Checks are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
When should you claim Social Security? Retirement strategist explains key considerations.
Mike Conrath, chief retirement strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, emphasized that the most important thing is to be well-informed about the factors to consider when deciding when to claim Social ...
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in two days
The monthly payment schedule for Social Security checks has three waves, all occurring on Wednesdays. The upcoming check is ...
When should you claim Social Security?
Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most critical financial decisions retirees face.
Suze Orman has blunt words on 401(k)s and Social Security
Suze Orman, the personal finance author and media personality, explains why the experience of transitioning to retirement can ...