Social Security benefits will set a record next year, and retirees in these 5 states can expect to see the greatest COLA increases. Here's why

The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase ...

Social Security benefits will set a record in 2026, and retirees in these 5 states will see the greatest COLA increases

The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase ...

Here Are the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefits at Ages 62, 67, and 70 in 2026

The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax ...

Medicare premium increase reduces Social Security COLA for 2026

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for Social Security payments.