Here's the Average American's Social Security Benefit in 2026

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Social Security recipients just got a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, and we've just received new data from the Social Security Administration. In this video, I'll break down the average Social Security benefits in 2026 for different types of beneficiaries.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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