2026 Social Security COLA: Top 10 States for Biggest Retiree Raises
TL;DR
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set at 2.8%, increasing average benefits by about $56, with the highest dollar boosts in 10 states like New Jersey and Connecticut, due to higher median earnings, despite the uniform percentage increase across all states.
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