Social Security 2026

$56 Social Security COLA Boost 2026 – Why it is Worrying & Costly Mistake Retirees Must Avoid

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New $56 COLA Boost

The federal government’s announcement of a $56 average monthly COLA boost for 2026 should have been a reason for celebration among America’s 71 million Social Security beneficiaries. Yet officials and analysts are sounding the alarm. Why? Because the latest 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may not deliver the financial relief many retirees are expecting. Instead, experts … Read more

$200/Month Social Security Benefits Increase 2026 — Here’s Who Would Qualify

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$200/Month Social Security Benefits Increase 2026 — Here’s Who Would Qualify

Millions of older Americans may soon see a temporary increase in their Social Security payments—if new legislation from Democratic lawmakers passes. The proposed “Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act” would boost benefits by $200 per month through July 2026, giving seniors and other benefit recipients extra breathing room amid persistent inflation. The bill comes at … Read more