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2026 Social Security COLA: 2.8% Increase Hits 71 Million in January
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2026 Social Security COLA: 2.8% Increase Hits 71 Million in January

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, up from 2.5% in 2025. Find out how much…

April 10, 2026 • Sloane Avery Wren
When You’re 49 and One Check Away From the Edge, the Social Security Payment Schedule Is Everything
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When You’re 49 and One Check Away From the Edge, the Social Security Payment Schedule Is Everything

Jerome Mendez, 49, depends on his April 8 Social Security payment. Here's what the 2026…

April 8, 2026 • Sloane Avery Wren
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