For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly impacts retirees’ monthly benefits, increasing payouts to counter inflation.

Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% in 2026, with the average monthly payment rising to $2,071. The full retirement ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Independent forecasts point to Social Security's 2026 COLA making history -- but there's a catch. A sour note will likely be cast over this year's COLA announcement because of a rapidly rising expense ...

There's a reason people are commonly advised not to retire on Social Security alone. The average monthly benefit won't go very far in helping seniors cover their costs. As of May 2025, the last month ...

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See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and smart steps to protect your retirement.

Social Security's most-anticipated reveal, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), is less than two weeks away. Independent forecasts point to Social Security's 2026 COLA making history -- but ...