3 of Social Security's Most Important Numbers Were Recently Announced. Here's What They Are and What You Should Know About Them.

Tax aside, the wage base limit is also important to track for individuals looking to receive the maximum monthly Social ...

It's getting harder to qualify for Social Security in 2026. Here's why.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026

Boost in payments will impact roughly 75 million Americans who rely on the monthly payments. Changes will take place in January ...
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Planning to retire? Social Security is making it harder to qualify for benefits in 2026

The SSA is increasing the earnings required to get work credits in 2026. Learn what this change means for your future ...

Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

A 2.8% COLA and More: All of the Social Security Changes Happening in 2026

In 2025, Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. At the time, that raise was ...
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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is Official. Here's How Much Benefits Will Increase.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) every year. This year's COLA announcement was delayed due to the government shutdown. While retirees should now have a ...

Social Security benefits and payments will increase in 2026. Here's by how much.

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration. The cost-of-living adjustment was just a 2.5% increase this year.

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official -- Here's How Much More You'll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It's Not Enough

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...