Social Security Checks with 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment Delayed Until January

Social Security COLA Update

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries will be delayed until January 2026. While the increase was expected earlier, administrative and technical issues have pushed back the implementation. Millions of retirees and disabled individuals across the United States will need to wait slightly longer before … Read more

Social Security COLA 2026: Are You Getting the Right SSA Increase? Verify Your 2026 Payment

Social Security COLA 2026

Social Security COLA 2026: Social Security beneficiaries will see a payment boost in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), designed to preserve purchasing power amid rising expenses. This increase affects retirees, spousal beneficiaries, and survivor recipients differently based on unique eligibility calculations. The 2026 adjustment offers meaningful improvement to monthly benefits for millions of … Read more