The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year.

After a delay caused by the government shutdown, we recently learned that Social Security beneficiaries are going to get a ...

What's the Best Age for (Most) People to Claim Social Security?

Although Social Security's official full retirement age -- or FRA – is somewhere between 66 and 67 (depending on when you ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Official: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in ...
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When will we know the official Social Security COLA?

(NEXSTAR) – The announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, and amid uncertainty about the ...

Beware this new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...
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How Government Shutdowns Affect Social Security Payments

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve a budget or funding agreement on time, impacting federal agencies and services. However, Social Security payments remain unaffected due to ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA): Benefits will increase 2.8% next year. Collectively, retired workers living in states with higher ...