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Social Security COLA for 2026: 2.8% Increase Explained
Author : Donna LeValley Published : 5:15 PM EAT, October 24, 2025 Updated : 5:54 PM EAT, October 24, 2025 WASHINGTON — On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, marking one of the smallest increases since 2020. Delayed from its scheduled October 15 release due to a government shutdown, this adjustment will raise the average retiree’s monthly benefit by $56, from $2,015 in 2025 to $2,071.
Oct 24, 20254 min read
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