Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees are struggling.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official -- Here's How Much More You'll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It's Not Enough

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.
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The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Made Me Wonder: Should Social Security Change How It Calculates the Increase?

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...