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Social Security COLA 2026 explained: 2.8% increase, Medicare Part B deductions, federal taxes, and the real net impact on retirement income.
COLA Social Security January 2026: how much retirees actually keep after Medicare and taxes.

The Social Security Administration confirmed a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026, but for millions of retirees the real question is not how much the check increases on paper — it’s how much money actually stays in their pocket.

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In this video, we break down:
• How the 2.8% COLA is calculated
• Why Medicare Part B premiums can erase much of the increase
• How federal taxes on Social Security benefits reduce net income
• Why real-life expenses often grow faster than COLA
• Who benefits the most from COLA — and who feels almost nothing

Many retirees are surprised every year: their Social Security check goes up, but their financial situation doesn’t improve. This video explains why that happens and what you should realistically expect in 2026.

If you rely on Social Security — or plan to soon — this is information you cannot afford to ignore.

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Did your COLA increase actually help, or was it eaten up by Medicare and taxes?

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00:00 Introduction
04:06 The Increase on Paper
04:50 The Disappearing Increase
06:17 Real World vs COLA
07:15 Winners and Loser
07:54 What Really Remains?
09:17 Final Thoughts