Social Security and Federal Retirees to Receive 2.8% COLA Increase in 2026
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Social Security and SSI payments for about 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026, with an average benefit boost of $56 per month, along with adjustments to taxable earnings and other thresholds, to help benefits keep pace with inflation.
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