The 2026 Social Security COLA Was Announced Last Month. Here's What That Means for Retirees

While a sizable COLA is often welcomed by retirees, it usually ends up being a double-edged sword. Inflation going up means ...
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Major COLA update: When retirees will learn their 2026 Social Security increase

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that the announcement of the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will occur on October 24. Originally scheduled for October 15, the delay ...

These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Official: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in ...