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Dems propose a temporary Social Security boost to relieve inflation

A new poll finds Americans struggling with affordability pressures that are squeezing everything from their everyday ...

Social Security payments January 2026 — When will your payment arrive and how much is the COLA-adjusted stimulus check you will get?

Social Security payments will rise in January 2026 as the new 2.8% COLA increase takes effect. This adjustment is designed to ...

Delaying Social Security until 70 can boost monthly payouts, but only a small share of Americans do it. Here’s why waiting too long could backfire

Delaying Social Security benefits until 70 is often touted as a strategy to maximize lifetime income. However, this path ...
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Social Security recipients get cost-of-living boost averaging $56 per month in 2026

The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials ...
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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026

(AP) — The Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency ...
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1 Trick to Boost Your Social Security Check Up to 28%, Even If You've Already Claimed Benefits

Data source: Social Security. Calculations by author. As you can see, delaying until age 70 results in a benefits check 24% to 32% higher than your PIA depending on when you were born. But even ...