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When will Social Security announce 2026 COLA increases? — Well, it depends

This calculation is crucial for Americans who budget their expenses based on Social Security — but this year, when that update is coming is unclear.

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Will Social Security Payments Continue During the Government Shutdown? Yes -- Here's What to Know

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US government shutdown will delay Social Security 2026 COLA announcement

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Trump 'happy' to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown ends

The US government shutdown entered its second week on Monday, with no sign of a deal between President Donald Trump's Republicans and Democrats to end the crisis.

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Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

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Trump says he's open to health care deal with Democrats as shutdown hits Day 6

Social Security chief Frank Bisignano also named CEO of IRS

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Treasury names Social Security head as CEO of IRS

Some outside experts and the Treasury’s internal watchdog office have already questioned whether the beleaguered IRS will be capable of doing so in time.

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Social Security chief Frank Bisignano also named CEO of the IRS

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Social Security chief tapped to oversee another struggling agency: The IRS

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Despite campaign promises, White House eyes new changes to Social Security and Medicare

I will never do anything that will jeopardize or hurt Social Security or Medicare,” Trump vowed in 2024. I have bad news for voters who believed him.

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Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown

Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.

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Social Security recipients getting double payments this October due to calendar scheduling quirk

The Social Security Administration will send two SSI payments in October 2025, with one payment on Oct. 1 and another on Oct. 31 due to the 2025 calendar scheduling.

Unsure when to claim full Social Security benefits? A new bill in Congress could make it clearer — here’s what to know

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at simplifying the language Social Security uses when describing benefit ages. It passed by a 41-1 vote and now moves to the full House for consideration. A similar version has been introduced in the Senate. (5)

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Trump Plots Social Security Overhaul That Could Cut Benefits for Hundreds of Thousands

The Trump administration is reportedly plotting a major overhaul of Social Security that could see hundreds of thousands of older Americans lose their disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is considering eliminating age as a factor in determining eligibility for disability payments,

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The Unfortunate Truth About the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

We should soon find out what the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be. The Social Security Administration will announce the exact details when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the September inflation report.