2026 Social Security COLA Revealed
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Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.
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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday.The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will go into effect beginning in January.
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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."