Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) takes affect in January 2026.

The federal government shutdown is nearing one month, threatening food assistance for scores of Californians and leaving many anxious over how a prolonged shutdown could impact their lives — including the monthly issuance of Supplemental Security Income and Social Security benefits.

In 2025, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for more than 72.5 million people went up by 2.5%. The COLA hike in 2026 could be slightly bigger than the one in 2025. Seniors who are eager to figure out the new cost-of-living adjustment ...

Social Security benefits are a critical source of income for many people. Unfortunately, some of the individuals who are reliant on benefits may soon find themselves facing one of the biggest benefit cuts in history.