In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger, or at the very least, the ...

COLAs are tied directly to inflation. Challenges in reporting inflation data could lead to incomplete information -- and a ...

This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

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But what would make the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment special is that it would mark the fifth consecutive year of at least a ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment projected at 2.5% as inflation concerns mount over data reliability issues.

The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2026 Social Security COLA of 2.5% -- the same increase received in 2025. The last time ...

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments, or COLAs, are a lifeline for seniors. Without them, Social Security benefits ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if ...

A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League found the Social Security COLA for 2026 could be 2.5%, higher than previously ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is crucial for maintaining the purchasing power of Social Security benefits. As we await the official 2026 COLA announcement, understanding its calculation and ...

Social Security benefits are one of the most important income sources for retirees for many reasons. These benefits are ...