States Receiving the Highest Social Security Benefits Will See the Biggest Dollar Increases in 2026

States Receiving the Highest Social Security Benefits Will See the Biggest Dollar Increases in 2026

Although the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, the financial impact will not look the same across the country. Even though the percentage increase is identical for all beneficiaries, the actual dollar boost from the 2026 COLA varies greatly depending on where retirees live and the average benefits … Read more