Social Security COLA for 2026 Set at 2.8%
By John ManganaroOn average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 per month starting in January.
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Social Security's 2025 COLA Helps, but Seniors Still Face Cost-of-Living CrisisOne analyst observes that the 2.5% monthly benefit increase, while welcome, won't even cover a week of groceries.