Social Security’s COLA history shows volatility and lagging protection. Projections for 2026 suggest a modest 2.7% rise, or ...
For millions of retirees who depend on Social Security, October usually brings one of the most anticipated announcements of the year, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that dete ...
Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the government shutdown ends.
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will be announced next month and is expected to be increase over the 2025 COLA.