Americans receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits will see their monthly checks increase to fit COLA.

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

As a result, the maximum federal SSI benefit for individuals will reach $994 per month, up from $967 this year. The top ...

As mentioned, the majority of Americans don't feel like the Social Security COLA is enough. In fact, 77% of Americans over 50 ...

Social Security's COLA increase for 2026 is likely to leave seniors disappointed, but will result in more money in each check.

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

While we won't know the exact percentage until Friday, Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its final prediction for the change.

Annual cost-of-living adjustment will boost average monthly benefits, yet concerns remain about the adequacy of payments and ...

The average monthly benefit for retired workers will rise to $2,064 from $2,008, starting in January, following the announcement of the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The Social Security ...

Will Social Security increase in 2026? Social Security Administration sets cost-of-living adjustment at 2.8%. What it means for Kentuckians ...

Social Security benefits are set to increase by 2.8% starting in January Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in ...