These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well ...

How Does Social Security's 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 Compare, Historically, to Prior Raises?

Looking a bit further back, Social Security's 2.8% raise ties for the ninth-largest year-over-year increase since this ...

If Your Social Security Check Is $1,700, Here’s How Much More You’ll Get in 2026

See how the 2.8% COLA changes a $1,700 Social Security check in 2026, what your new monthly check will be, and how Medicare ...

Can you expect Social Security payment Nov. 19? When does cost-of-living increase kick in?

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of November is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to ...

Social Security benefits: Who would qualify for a $200 monthly increase

If approved, the additional $200 increase would apply to more than SSI recipients. Here's who else would be eligible?