Social Security benefits increase 2.8%: Retirees get a $56 monthly boost; seniors say hike not enough – The Times of India

Social benefits increase by 2.8% (AP) The Social Security Administration announced Friday that benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly increase of more than $56. The increase reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71 million Social Security recipients, […]