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.

Seniors have been waiting with bated breath for this update on their potential 2026 SSA income. Well, it's finally here, but ...

The Senior Citizens League is predicting a 2.7 percent COLA for 2026. While this would be a slight increase from the 2.5 ...

With inflation continuing to increase, Social Security recipients will receive a slightly higher-than-expected raise. However ...

Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now be announced on Oct. 24. The purchasing power of Social Security benefits has decreased over the years. The government shutdown has affected ...

Social Security recipients will now know when they will receive their cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the next year. Initially, the date for the 2026 COLA announcement was supposed to be Oct.

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

Retirees may see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but rising Medicare costs and inflation could end up shrinking ...

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation ... it could beat a $21.60 a month increase that hit in ...

Every year, Social Security recipients receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that increases their monthly checks. Knowing what to expect from this adjustment can help you better plan your ...