Social Security Benefits to Increase 2.8% in 2026 — What the $672 Raise Means for You
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, set to begin in January 2026. This updated COLA 2026 increase is slightly higher than the 2.5% raise provided in 2025, offering a modest boost to more than 70 million Social Security beneficiaries, including retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors. … Read more