With the holiday rush winding down and 2026 on the doorstep, Social Security beneficiaries—from retirees savoring their well-earned rest to disabled workers and survivors navigating daily challenges—are gearing up for a reliable annual lift: the COLA 2026, a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment that will bump monthly payments starting January 2026. Announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on October 24, 2025, this adjustment—tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W)—promises an average increase of $56 … Continue reading How Much Will COLA 2026 Raise Your Social Security Benefits From January?