2026 Social Security COLA: What Retirees Need to Know
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The 2026 Social Security COLA is set at 2.8%, increasing average benefits by about $56 for retirees, with the highest dollar boosts in 10 states due to differences in median benefits and earnings, despite uniform percentage increases across all states.
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