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flag Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in January 2026, averaging $60 more monthly, due to inflation.

flag Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in January 2026 due to a cost-of-living adjustment, boosting monthly payments by about $60 on average. flag The increase, based on inflation from late 2025, helps maintain purchasing power. flag Retirees can maximize benefits by delaying claims until age 70, with full retirement age typically 67. flag A new $6,000 tax deduction for those 65 and older, part of a 2025 tax law, may eliminate federal taxes for many seniors, alongside higher standard deductions. flag The Social Security Fairness Act removes pension offsets and provides retroactive lump-sum payments starting January 2024. flag Beneficiaries should review income strategies to manage potential tax impacts, as higher benefits and withdrawals could make up to 85% of Social Security income taxable.

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