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2026 Social Security and Retiree COLA Increase Set at 2.8%

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2026 Social Security and Retiree COLA Increase Set at 2.8%
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The 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries, military retirees, and veterans will be 2.8%, resulting in an average monthly increase of $56 for Social Security recipients and varying increases for retirees and veterans, effective January 2026, to help offset inflation.

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