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Economic Adjustments COLA Impact Average Benefit Amounts Inflation Adjustment

Final December Social Security Payments Arrive Wednesday for Late-Month Birthdays

The payout caps the birthdate-based schedule, with checks set to rise 2.8% in January 2026.

Final November Social Security Payments Land This Week as 2026 Benefit Increases Near

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026