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Nationally, about 71 million people receive Social Security benefits and about 7.5 million receive SSI, but some people do receive both.
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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.
Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.
Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.
"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our money."