Wondering what to expect for next year's Social Security COLA? Here's what history says could be coming in 2026.

Social Security recipients can expect a raise in 2026, with the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) set to take effect in January. Beneficiaries will see their payments increase by 2.8% next year, ...

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Must Know in 2026

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...
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Here’s how average Social Security benefits compare at 62, 67, and 70

See how claiming Social Security at different ages impacts your monthly benefit, using updated 2026 figures that reflect the ...
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What Is the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2026?

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who retired ...

Here's the Average Social Security Retired Worker, Survivor, and Disability Benefit Check for 2026 -- How Do You Compare?

Though average Social Security payouts are meaningfully increasing in the new year, most beneficiaries remain worse for the ...

6 2026 Social Security Rules for Beneficiaries Taking Effect Today

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, ...
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These 5 states will receive the biggest Social Security raise in 2026

For the lion's share of Social Security's more than 53 million retired-worker beneficiaries, their monthly payout is more than just a check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd likely ...
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Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify

Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are struggling to keep up with sky-high costs. The recently introduced ...
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Social Security Strategies For Married Couples

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...
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Social Security's Maximum Monthly Benefit Is Getting Harder to Qualify For. Here's Why.

In August, the average retired worker on Social Security collected about $2,008 per month. But some Social Security recipients get a much larger monthly check than that. Social Security's maximum ...

Here's a Great Reason to Claim Social Security Long Before Age 70

Choosing a filing age for Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you might make, right up there ...
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Want the max $5,108 Social Security check? Here's the salary you need.

Needless to say, Social Security is a large, complex program with over 74 million Americans receiving benefits each month. Social Security retirees can claim benefits at different ages, and the amount ...