Cost of Living Adjustment
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Medicare Cost Increases Ahead — What Rising Prices Mean for Retirees’ COLA in South Carolina
Rising Medicare premiums and healthcare costs will significantly reduce the value of the upcoming COLA for South Carolina retirees. With…
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Social Security Increases May Be Smaller Than You Think – Here’s Why Millions Are Worried
The 2026 Social Security COLA increase of 2.8% will give retirees an average $56/month bump. However, rising Medicare premiums and…
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December 31 Deadline Looms — Seniors Must Respond to Secure the New 2.8% COLA Increase
Seniors must act before December 31 to secure the new 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. Updating Social Security records, reviewing…
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December 2025 Social Security: Updated Average Payment and What Will Change in 2026
Starting January 2026, Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% COLA increase, raising payments by an average of $56 per…
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Final Month Before the COLA Raise — What to Expect From Your December Social Security Check
In the Final Month Before the COLA Raise, Social Security and SSI beneficiaries receive their last 2025 payments, early SSI…
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Social Security Announces Three Rule Changes — And One More That Could Reduce Your Raise
The Social Security Administration has announced three rule changes affecting COLA, earnings limits and taxable wage thresholds, but rising Medicare…
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Why Rising Medicare Premiums Are Reducing the COLA Increase for Many Retirees
Rising Medicare premiums are reducing the COLA increase for many retirees in 2026, sharply limiting the net boost to Social…
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COLA Cap Proposal Targets High-Earning Seniors — Here’s Who Might Lose Out
The COLA Cap Proposal Targets High-Earning Seniors would limit annual inflation increases for retirees receiving the highest Social Security benefits.…
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January 2026 Social Security Schedule Released — Check Your Payment Date
The 2026 Social Security Schedule confirms when Americans will receive retirement, disability, and SSI payments in January. The SSA outlines…
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Some Beneficiaries Will Not Receive Their COLA Increase Until January — Here’s Why
Many Social Security beneficiaries will not receive their COLA increase until January due to federal payment scheduling rules. While SSI…
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