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Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Social Security to raise annual benefits by 2.8%

WASHINGTON -- The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency ...