Following the announcement of a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, some Democratic Senators say the increase is not enough.

Some things about Social Security never seem to change. If you're working, you pay a big chunk of your income into the ...

It's possible to receive a little more than this, though it still might not be enough to cover the higher costs you may be ...

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...

Social Security beneficiaries are likely to get a 2.7% raise for 2026. However, Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by almost 12%. Those with a $2,000 Social Security benefit could see their ...

Most people who receive Social Security get one check a month based on their birthdate. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for this benefit so they ...

WASHINGTON(AP) — Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, reflecting an average increase of $56 per month.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...