As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...
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What is the 2026 Social Security COLA?

Retired Americans will get at least a little relief from inflation in 2026—but with an emphasis on little. On Friday, the ...
An increase in Part B Medicare premiums means that beneficiaries will pay $202.90 per month, up from $185 this year.
Holiday season expenses strain the finances of nearly 74 million people who receive Social Security payments, all waiting ...
Here are the exact payment dates for Social Security and SSI in January 2026, plus details on the new 2.8% COLA increase.
Learn exactly when your 2026 Social Security raise arrives, why some people get it earlier, and how to plan your budget by ...
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment in 2026.
Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...
Social Security payments will rise in January 2026 as the new 2.8% COLA increase takes effect. This adjustment is designed to ...
Your benefits could be changing as we head into the new year. Starting in 2026, Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average retired worker collects ...
The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know ...
The data shows that some states receive hundreds of dollars more per month than others. Nationally, average monthly payments ...