Social Security

Veterans to Receive a 2.8% Disability Pay Increase in 2026: What the New COLA Means

Veterans to Receive a 2.8% Disability Pay Increase in 2026: What the New COLA Means

After months of anticipation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 disability compensation. The increase—set ...

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Social Security Payments to Rise in 2026: What the 2.8% COLA Means for You

Social Security Payments to Rise in 2026: What the 2.8% COLA Means for You

Beginning in January 2026, millions of Americans will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. ...

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2026 Social Security COLA Announced: Why Many Retirees May See Little to No Real Raise

2026 Social Security COLA Announced: Why Many Retirees May See Little to No Real Raise

After weeks of anticipation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. While the news initially appears positive, ...

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Social Security Update: SSI Recipients to Receive Early Payment on October 31, 2025

Social Security Update: SSI Recipients to Receive Early Payment on October 31, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their November payment early—on Friday, October 31, ...

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Social Security's 2026 COLA: How much will payouts rise next year?

Social Security’s 2026 COLA: How much will payouts rise next year?

The wait is over for millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be ...

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Federal Employees to Receive 1% Pay Raise in 2026, With Extra Boost for Law Enforcement

Federal Employees to Receive 1% Pay Raise in 2026, With Extra Boost for Law Enforcement

President Donald Trump has issued an Alternative Pay Plan that sets a 1% across-the-board pay raise for federal employees starting in January 2026. However, ...

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Social Security Benefits to Rise 2.8% in 2026: What It Means for You

Social Security Benefits to Rise 2.8% in 2026: What It Means for You

Starting in January 2026, more than 75 million Americans will see an increase in their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. The ...

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Social Security’s 2026 COLA: What Retirees Can Expect From This Year’s Inflation Data

Social Security’s 2026 COLA: What Retirees Can Expect From This Year’s Inflation Data

Each fall, retirees across the United States look forward to what’s often considered an early holiday gift: the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...

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Who’s Getting an SSA Check on October 31? Here’s What to Know About November’s Payments

Who’s Getting an SSA Check on October 31? Here’s What to Know About November’s Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its November Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on Thursday, October 31, 2025, instead of the usual date. ...

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What Retirees Need to Know About the 2026 Social Security COLA and Rising Living Costs

What Retirees Need to Know About the 2026 Social Security COLA and Rising Living Costs

Social Security beneficiaries are watching closely as the government prepares to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this Friday. With everyday expenses still high, ...

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