Social Security benefits will set a record next year, and retirees in these 5 states can expect to see the greatest COLA increases. Here's why

The historic rise is also "laughably misaligned" and "woefully insufficient," according to experts.
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2026 Social Security COLA finalized -- retirees face major financial hit

Retirees are getting a 2.8% COLA in 2026. The COLA takes effect this month. Seniors are taking a hit because COLAs haven't been keeping pace with inflation -- and Medicare premiums are also eating up ...
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Here's the Average Social Security Retired Worker, Survivor, and Disability Benefit Check for 2026 -- How Do You Compare?

For between 80% and 90% of retirees, Social Security income is a necessity, in some capacity, to make ends meet. A history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on the way for Social Security's ...
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Retirement Alert: 6 Actions To Take Now To Maximize Your 2026 Social Security Payments

The transition from the 2025 fiscal year into 2026 represents a pivotal juncture for the nearly 71 million Americans who rely on Social Security benefits. This period is characterized not merely by ...
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Social Security's 2026 Raise Comes With a "Trump Bump" -- but It Isn't Going to Be Enough for Most Retirees

Social Security's much-anticipated 2026 COLA was announced on Oct. 24, which revealed a 2.8% raise for beneficiaries in the upcoming year. President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policy is having a ...