Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the federal government shutdown. Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in 2026, which marks the fifth consecutive year that recipients have received at least a 2.5% year-over-year increase.

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 officials said Friday.

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

Rules are changing. Here's what they're likely to look like next year, so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're working and collecting benefits.

"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our money."