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Social Security, 2026 and COLA increase

Investopedia on MSN · 2h

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Expected to Surpass This Year's Increase

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be announced this fall, but one estimate shows beneficiaries could get more money in their checks next year. The Senior Citizens League anticipates the COLA will rise to 2.

CBS News on MSN · 5h

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate

According the the AARP, the 2.5% COLA adjustment introduced this year boosted the average Social Security retiree's payment by about $49 a month. The average monthly Social Security check for all beneficiaries was $1,861 in June 2025 and $2,005 for retired workers, according to the Senior Citizens League.

TheStreet on MSN · 1d

Social Security recipients on track for COLA increase in 2026

Historically, COLAs have averaged 3.7% since 1975, but in more recent years they’ve been closer to 2.6%. For 2025, the increase was 2.5% — exactly what the Senior Citizens League predicted. One thing to keep in mind: Medicare Part B premiums are also going up. The standard monthly premium is expected to rise by at least $21.50 in 2026.

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Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees

The Social Security program will undergo several important changes next year, some of which will impact benefits for retired ...

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Social Security recipients could receive a $1,400 one-time payment: Here’s the proposal and what needs to happen next

Social Security’s 2026 COLA may rise 2.7%. Advocates urge a $1,400 payment and reforms to address seniors’ shrinking buying ...

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Projected COLA for 2026: August update — how it's calculated and what it means for your retirement

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

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The early projections for the VA’s 2026 disability COLA increase

Social Security rates." The VA’s own SITREP YouTube channel talked about the earliest projection in July 2025. Any increase ...

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