The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, known as COLA, came in slightly higher than the prior year's hike of 2.5%. Over the past decade, the average COLA clocked in at 3.1%.

Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.

The Social Security Administration, marred by delays during a federal government shutdown, announced on Friday a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, above estimates from advocacy groups as benefits keep pace with inflation.

The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 472 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.1%. Both also set records.

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

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"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our money."