Social Security, 2026 and COLA

Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Was Just Updated, and It's a Mixed Bag for Retirees
Although retired-worker benefits are set to make history in 2026, the latest COLA forecast is anything but reassuring.
Social Socurity COLA Update 2026: What’s Expected And What Are The Predictions Right Now?
Seniors are expected to see a decrease in their Social Security benefits as financial experts predict a lower cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. According to the Senior Citizens League, (TSCL),
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League
Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected
You're not alone if you were disappointed by Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2.5% benefit increase added just $49 to the average monthly check while many retirees saw their expenses rise by more than this over the last year.
5 Things Retirees Can Do Now To Prepare for a Potential Drop in the 2026 Social Security COLA
Retirees who count on Social Security should prepare for a relatively meager cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their benefits in 2026. Learn More: 3 Changes That Could Be Coming to Social
Social Security COLA Update as New Prediction Announced
In legislative developments, Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, reintroduced a bill last week aimed at completely eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits—a move first suggested in 2023 and inspired by a proposal from President Donald Trump while on the campaign trail.
The Social Security COLA Forecast for 2026 Was Just Updated. It's Bad News for Retirees.
Social Security beneficiaries receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to keep the purchasing power of benefits aligned with rising prices across the economy. The official 2026 COLA will not be determined until October 2025 because it depends on inflation data from the third quarter, which is collected between July and September.
Increased Social Security benefits could be insufficient: How is it calculated?
As retirees grapple with rising expenses, the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) offers a glimmer of hope. While the 2025 increase was modest, projections for 2026 suggest a potentially larger adjustment.
2026 Social Security COLA forecasts up in the air as inflation exceeds expectations: What seniors need to know
In October the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), would see their benefits increase by 2.5 percent in 2025, thanks to the annual Cost-of-living Adjustment, or COLA as it is often called.
Social Security COLA update: Latest predictions are in — what it means for retirees
According to non-partisan group, The Senior Citizens League, 2026's cost of living adjustment increases will not likely keep up with inflation. Here's what the prediction shows.
Bad news for Social Security recipients in latest 2026 COLA projection
The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a smaller percentage than the 2025 increase.
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Social Security prepares a check in the last week of February: Will it arrive with an increase?
Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, including those in Florida, may see an increase in their monthly checks ...
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Social Security payments going out this week
The increased payment is part of the Social Security Administration’s adjustments to help retirees manage inflation. The ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance February 2025: Your Money Is on the Way
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.