For millions of veterans across the United States, disability compensation plays a crucial role in their financial stability. Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides an adjustment to VA disability compensation payments based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which is determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). These adjustments ensure that veterans’ benefits … Read more
Millions of Americans are waiting for the $2,000 direct deposit program that aims to offer immediate financial relief amid rising costs. The payments—issued through the IRS and federal benefit systems—target low- and middle-income families, Social Security and VA recipients, and working Americans struggling with inflation. Here’s the full eligibility list, payment methods, and 2025-26 deposit … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.8 percent, ensuring that monthly benefits rise in step with inflation.Starting January 1, 2026, this increase will lift the average retired worker’s check from $2,008 to $2,062, adding roughly $648 per year to the household budgets of over 71 … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, raising monthly benefits for more than 75 million Americans. Retirees will see an average increase of about $56 per month, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get higher payments starting December 31, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on October 24, 2025. While the expected 2.7% increase should bring modest relief to retirees, rising Medicare premiums and ongoing inflation could erase much of the gain. Here’s how the new COLA is calculated, when it takes effect, and why many seniors feel … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—a key update that affects over 75 million Americans receiving retirement, disability, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Preliminary estimates from the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) project a 2.7% increase, slightly above the 2.5% raise seen in 2025. If confirmed, this adjustment … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on October 24, delayed by the government shutdown. Early estimates point to a 2.7% increase, giving retirees a modest raise — but rising Medicare premiums and inflation may eat up much of the gain. Here’s what retirees need to know. Social Security Checks … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be announced on October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This annual update determines how much benefits will rise next year for more than 75 million Americans. Learn how COLA is calculated, what experts predict for the 2026 increase, and … Read more
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) announcement of a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 has triggered widespread criticism among retirees, advocacy groups, and policymakers. For the over 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security, this translates to roughly $56 more per month for the average retired worker — hardly enough to counter rising expenses. … Read more
Millions of American retirees and disability beneficiaries are watching closely today, October 24, 2025, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) prepares to reveal the official 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Now the percentage has been finalized after the release of the September CPI-W inflation report, the increase is set at 2.8%, restoring some purchasing power lost … Read more