As December’s holiday cheer mixes with the chill of shorter days and rising costs—grocery prices up 3.2% and energy bills climbing 4.2% in late November 2025—Social Security recipients are bracing for a month of adjustments that could subtly (or not so subtly) alter their monthly checks starting in January 2026. The Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read more
As 2025 winds down and families plan for the new year amid 3.2% grocery inflation in late November, the Social Security changes 2026 are coming into sharp focus for 71 million beneficiaries—from retirees to disabled workers—offering a mix of modest relief and subtle shifts that could add hundreds to monthly checks or adjust how much … Read more
As the holiday lights twinkle and families tally up year-end expenses amid 3.2% grocery inflation in late November 2025, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) confirmation of a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 has brought a sigh of relief to over 75 million beneficiaries—from retirees to disabled workers—offering a modest but meaningful bump to keep … Read more