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A 2.6 percent increase would raise the average Social Security payment for retired workers from $1,980.86 (as of February 2025) to $2,032.36 in 2026, an increase of $51.50. Social Security COLAs take ...

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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — These past few months have been a confusing time for many people who receive Social Security payments.