One of the most important pieces of Social Security retirement benefits is the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

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The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...

The final adjustment won’t be confirmed until October, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases inflation data for July, August and September. But the recent bump continues a trend: The Senior ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is meant to offset inflation. The projected COLA for 2026 is below the average COLA since 1975. To keep pace with rising prices, Social Security ...

If the White House’s sweeping tariffs increase prices, seniors might see a larger Social Security COLA next year, but at what ...

But what would make the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment special is that it would mark the fifth consecutive year of at least a 2.5% boost to payouts. The last time Social Security's COLA was 2.5% or ...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments in 2026 could increase by 2.6 percent, according to a new ...

As inflation continues to impact the purchasing power of many Americans, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) is a critical ...

According to the Senior Citizens League (TSCL), the projected COLA for the upcoming year is 2.5%, slightly above previous forecasts. The COLA increase is vital for Social Security beneficia ...

The COLA is the yearly boost given to Social Security benefits to adjust for inflation. It’s to aid retirees in preserving ...