Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are projected to receive a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Learn what this means for your monthly check and your budget.

For seniors on Social Security, there’s perhaps no more important an announcement each year than a COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) announcement. This year’s COLA announcement was actually delayed due to the government shutdown.

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December 31. The same is set to happen again at the end of January, with SSI payments being paid on the 30th rather than February 1, which is a Sunday.

New year brings changes to Social Security benefits. A 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment will increase monthly payments for millions. This adjustment may impact eligibility for other aid programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what retirees need to know.

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of real costs and what you can do now.

In December, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year. The move was not unexpected, but what’s a little less clear is what the Fed intends to do in 2026. If you’re someone who collects Social Security,

Investors looking for a reliable dividend and free cash flow grower could do a lot worse than Coca-Cola in 2026.