SSA payment schedule 2026

2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Date and Time Confirmed: What Retirees Need to Know About the Next Benefit Increase

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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

Social Security COLA Increase 2026 Announcement: Here’s Why Some Retirees Wish It Were Higher

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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