Analysts currently expect another considerable raise for Social Security benefits in 2026. The Senior Citizens League expects the Social Security Administration to announce a 2.7% COLA. Independent analyst Mary Johnson sees it coming in slightly higher at 2.8%, as does the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

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The most up-to-date Social Security COLA prediction for 2026 remains at 2.7%, according to the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League. If this prediction is correct, the average monthly benefit for retired workers would increase by $54 from $2,008 to $2.062.

Once the trust fund falls to zero, Social Security is only legally allowed to pay out as much in benefits as it brings in. The actuarial team estimates that will be about 77% of benefits due in 2033, and it'll likely fall slightly through the end of the century.

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In 2026, the rule that you can work all you want after FRA still holds true -- but the thresholds at which you start to lose benefits if you're under your FRA are changing. The official announcement hasn't been made yet, but based on current projections, the $23,400 limit will jump up to $24,360, and the $62,160 limit will increase to $64,800.

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