How Much Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Forecast to Raise Benefits for Retirees Ages 62 to 80

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...
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$1,500 Extra in Annual Social Security Benefits? Here’s How to Qualify

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries could potentially increase their annual payments by up to $1,500 through strategic ...
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How to Calculate Your Social Security Benefits

Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com ...

Government shutdown may delay Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement for 2026: report

Millions of seniors may have to wait longer for 2026 COLA announcement as the government shutdown could delay Bureau of ...

Social Security COLA 2026 benefits will be announced soon – see how much boost to expect

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...
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Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown

Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of ...