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Your Social Security Checks Should Go Up in 2026—With a Catch

Major changes are coming to your Social Security benefits in 2026 as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.
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Social Security benefits may grow in 2026, but will it be enough to cover your bills?

Social Security benefits are expected to increase slightly in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens ...

Trump's pick to oversee Social Security COLA says "need to sunset" program

Trump nominated Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to lead the BLS less than two weeks after firing the agency's ...

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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2026’s COLA Is Coming — And It Might Be Good News for Baby Boomers

At this stage of the year, seniors on Social Security tend to get a little antsy waiting for news of their upcoming ...

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 ...

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 ...