Social Security Payments to Rise by 2.8% in 2026 – What You Need to Know
Social Security payments will rise by 2.8% in 2026, giving most beneficiaries a modest but meaningful boost that starts with January checks and averages about $56 more per month for retired workers. This automatic cost-of-living adjustment also lifts Supplemental Security Income beginning with the December 31, 2025 payment, covering tens of millions of people across … Read more