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Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Social Security 2026: Final Retirement Age Hike to 67, 2.8% COLA and New Pension Rules You Need to Know by January

Published November 18, 2025 As 2026 draws closer, today’s news cycle is making one thing very clear: retirement rules are about to change in ways that will affect almost every future retiree. In the United States, Social Security’s full retirement age will reach 67 for the first time, a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is locked in, and key earnings and…
19 November 2025
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Social Security Payments Today (Nov. 17, 2025): Who Gets Paid, This Week’s Schedule, SSI Timing, and What’s New for 2026

Social Security Payments Today (Nov. 17, 2025): Who Gets Paid, This Week’s Schedule, SSI Timing, and What’s New for 2026

Updated Monday, November 17, 2025. Is anyone paid today (Monday, Nov. 17, 2025)? No. There are no regularly scheduled Social Security retirement or SSDI payments on Monday. The next wave of deposits arrives Wednesday, Nov. 19 for beneficiaries whose birthdays fall 11th–20th of any month. The final November cycle follows on Wednesday, Nov. 26 for birthdays 21st–31st. That schedule comes…
17 November 2025
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Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Let’s break down what’s locked in, what’s still just a proposal, and what it all means for your 2026 Social Security income as of today, November 17, 2025. 1. The 2026 COLA is official: 2.8% across Social Security and SSI On October 24, the Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026, based on inflation as…
17 November 2025
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Most Americans Still Want to Retire at 63 — But New Social Security and 401(k) Rules Show Why That’s a Risky Move

Most Americans Still Want to Retire at 63 — But New Social Security and 401(k) Rules Show Why That’s a Risky Move

On November 17, 2025, the traditional picture of retirement in America is colliding with some hard new numbers. A recent analysis of the 2024 MassMutual Retirement Happiness Study found that retirees and pre‑retirees see 63 as the “perfect” age to leave work. The average retirement age today is about 62, right in that early‑60s window. Moneywise But zoom out to…
17 November 2025
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Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

Social Security COLA 2026 and the New $200 Boost Bill: What Retirees Need to Know Today (November 17, 2025)

Published: November 17, 2025 Overview Social Security is heading into one of its most consequential years in recent memory. A 2.8% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is now official, and Democrats in the Senate are pushing a new Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act that could temporarily add $200 a month to millions of benefit checks in the first half…
17 November 2025
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Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

Social Security Checks Up to $5,108 Hit This Week (Nov. 11, 2025): Who Gets Paid Nov. 12, Shutdown Update, and the 2026 Schedule

Updated Nov. 11, 2025 Millions of retirees and disabled workers will see their November Social Security benefits arrive in the first wave this week—with payments worth up to $5,108 for those at the top end. Here’s who gets paid on Wednesday, Nov. 12, how the ongoing shutdown affects benefits (it doesn’t), what the new 2026 COLA (2.8%) means for your…
11 November 2025
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Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

November Payment Schedule: SSI vs. Regular Social Security The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays SSI (Supplemental Security Income) beneficiaries on the 1st of each month. In November 2025 the 1st is a holiday/weekend, so SSA moves the Nov. 1 payment to Friday, Oct. 31 Livenowfox Hindustantimes. Fox’s LiveNOW reported: “SSI recipients will receive November’s payment on Oct. 31, because Nov. 1 falls…
31 October 2025
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Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

In mid‑October 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 Ssa. This means nearly all retired, disabled and survivor Social Security recipients will see their monthly checks rise by 2.8% next year. “Social Security is a promise kept,” Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano said in a statement, noting that the COLA “is one way…
28 October 2025
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2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

With markets near record highs (S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting all-time peaks) and the 10‑year Treasury around 4.0% ts2.tech, retirees face a mixed picture: a modest benefit hike but also sharply rising expenses. Read on for the full breakdown. Official Announcement: 2.8% COLA for 2026 On Oct. 24, 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% COLA for benefits…
26 October 2025
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Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

Retirement Alert: 90% of Americans Are Giving Up Big Social Security Checks (Act Now Before It’s Too Late!)

In short, most retirees are stuck in a cash crunch. They need the income now, even though postponing Social Security would boost their checks permanently Housingwire Cbsnews. A survey by Schroders (released Oct. 22, 2025) found 37% say they’ll claim early simply to get money sooner, while 36% fear the program might run out Housingwire. Deb Boyden (Schroders’ head of…
24 October 2025
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Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

Social Security COLA 2026: The Raise EVERYONE Is Talking About — And Why It Might Fall Short

Why the COLA Announcement Was Delayed Normally the SSA announces the annual COLA in mid-October after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the September Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W). The COLA is based on the rise in average CPI-W over July–September vs. the same period a year earlier Cbsnews. Because of the federal government shutdown, the BLS…
24 October 2025
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Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Retiring at 62? It Could Cost You $182K — and 90% of Americans Are Doing It Anyway

Recent studies reveal a retirement funding crisis. 90% of U.S. workers say they’ll claim Social Security before age 70, even though waiting boosts benefits by ~30% (an early claim can cost ~$182,000 in lifetime payments) Cbsnews Cbsnews. Financial guru Dave Ramsey warns that retiring “too early” (like age 62) is a mistake – “it’s like jumping out of a plane…
21 October 2025
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  • Comcast Shares Significantly Undervalued Despite Recent Weakness, DCF Model Shows
    January 30, 2026, 11:25 AM EST. Comcast (CMCSA) shares traded at $29.24 amid a 2.3% decline over the past year, underperforming peers amid sector shifts and regulatory scrutiny. A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis using the company's projected free cash flow suggests an intrinsic share value of $84.48, indicating a 65.4% undervaluation. Comcast's current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.33 is well below the telecom sector average of 16.59, reflecting perceived risk and growth concerns. The stock's weakness contrasts with positive long-term cash flow projections, raising questions on whether current market pricing adequately reflects Comcast's financial fundamentals and future potential.
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