The latest estimate for the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment is out, and it is an increase from last year ...

The annual Social Security COLA is based on a standard measure of inflation throughout the third quarter of each year. Prices ...

Analysts forecast a 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026. It may not cover expected Medicare premiums, putting seniors more in a ...

In 2024, Ohio's Social Security benefit payments were predicted to rise by as much as $84.6 million per month in total with a new cost-of-living adjustment for 2025. That amounted to $1.01 billion ...

Learn about six key Social Security changes coming in 2026, from COLA adjustments to higher tax limits, and how they impact ...

An extra $50 a month won’t go far for Social Security beneficiaries, who will also face higher Medicare premiums. Earlier ...

On September 17, 2025, Social Security will issue payments up to $5,108 to eligible beneficiaries, following the usual third-Wednesday schedule ...

Based on current data, the latest COLA projection puts the increase at 2.7%. That figure, compiled by the non-partisan The Senior Citizens League, second-lowest is the same as last month’s forecast ...

You must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits. It's possible to be dually eligible for retirement and spousal benefits, though you'll only get one of the two.