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The government just confirmed the 2.8% Social Security raise will add over $1,000 a year to couples’ checks

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, and it turned out to be a 2.8% increase. The COLA is meant to help retirees keep up with the ...
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The government has a formula that unlocks a $5,251 monthly Social Security check — here’s the full breakdown of what you must do to get the record-high payment

Planning for your retirement can seem like a daunting task but it does not necessarily have to be that way, all you need is a good understanding of how the Social Security program works to be able to ...
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It’s official: the government just confirmed 4 massive Social Security changes are hitting in January

From one year to the next, the Social Security program will likely undergo some changes in order to help maintain its longevity. Some changes are minor, while others could be major, and some changes ...
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Government confirms: 2026 COLA hits your regular Wednesday rotation — here’s who gets paid Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28.

As October of each year approaches, anticipation grows for retirees across the country as the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement inches closer. This year, the COLA announcement was ...
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A new map just divided America into two groups of retirees – the 10 cities where Social Security almost covers your bills, and the 40 states where it’s impossible

A recent report showed a separation in the U.S. in terms of where your Social Security benefits can allow you to live comfortably and where you can’t. In just a few cities, your Social Security ...
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It’s official: a new bill to boost Social Security checks by $200 a month is gaining steam

Despite the 2026 COLA being announced with a bigger increase than the 2025 COLA, disappointment seems to be the general sentiment felt by both retirees and advocacy groups. The recently announced COLA ...
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The government is now using an ‘aggressive’ new rule to seize 50% of your Social Security check – over 1 million Americans are being hit

When the Trump Administration had been elected to office for its second non-consecutive term at the beginning of the year, a number of changes that directly impacted the Social Security program had ...