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If Your Social Security Checks Are Bigger Than This, You'll Get an Above-Average COLA in 2026

Bigger Social Security checks are just a few months away, and you only have to wait a few more weeks to find out exactly how ...

2026 Social Security boost expected as tariff-driven inflation fears grow

Social Security beneficiaries would welcome extra money in the bank from a COLA hike. But some might only be looking at $50 a ...

Social Security payments for millions of Americans to witness spike to $5,246. Here's when your checks will get bigger and how COLA gets finalized

Social Security payments boost for millions of Americans will soon raise monthly checks to $5,246. With a possible 2.7% ...

Senior Citizens League 2026 Social Security COLA Projection Climbs for Fifth Month to 2.7%

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, makes monthly COLA predictions all year. Its January 2025 ...

Who will get Social Security payments this week? See who could receive up to $1,900 on September 17 and how to avoid missing your check

On Wednesday, September 17, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue payments to beneficiaries whose birthdays ...

Who is getting a Social Security check Sept. 10 in NJ? See schedule, check benefits, more

SSI recipients will not get a check in September, but those eligible should have received two in August. Those checks are ...
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Some Social Security recipients could see 50% cut starting in August, here’s why

The Social Security Administration (SSA) increased the overpayment recoupment rate from 10% to 50% of monthly benefits starting in late July. This change means some beneficiaries could see their ...

How Your Social Security Check Changes at Ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70

The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits.