Collecting Social Security? These 2026 changes could affect your money
Social Security and SSI benefits rise 2.8% in 2026 while higher taxable wage caps and earning limits change payroll taxes and benefit withholding for workers.
A government shutdown could delay news of next Social Security raise
An October CPI delay could affect the Social Security COLA announcement; beneficiaries still receive January checks, but verification and new card issuance would stop.
