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Social Security lies: 17 misconceptions people need to stop repeating

You don't work hard for decades out of boredom. You do it so you have enough money to enjoy retirement—whether you plan on traveling the world, hitting the beach, or just frequently enjoying the ...

2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%: What You Need to Know

The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings ...

The Flawed Math Behind Your Social Security Raise

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...
Opinion

Social Security Benefits Get a Historic COLA in 2026 -- It May Be Too Small for Retirees

Retired workers on Social Security may feel like they have a little less benefit income next year despite receiving a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Social Security Payments to Rise 2.8% Next Year, But Most Seniors Say It's Not Enough to Match Inflation

In a move set to affect nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries, benefits are slated to increase by 2.8% in January 2026.

This Is the Social Security COLA Retirees Say Is Required to Keep Up With Inflation

With inflation continuing to increase, Social Security recipients will receive a slightly higher-than-expected raise. However ...