Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

In general, more than 20% of newly awarded retirees claim Social Security as soon as possible, which is age 62. In turn, they received the smallest possible benefit based on their personal ...

Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important dates for recipients.

Find out which 10 states will see the biggest Social Security increases in 2026 and what factors influence the average ...

Social Security benefits will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 to help beneficiaries keep up with rising prices. The maximum Social Security benefit will increase next year, ...