Here's Precisely When Social Security's Much-Anticipated 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Will Be Announced

The biggest announcement of the year is within sight, but it's likely to leave Social Security's more than 70 million ...

Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Checks

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.
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What does the increase in COLA to Social Security in recent years tell us statistically? Analysis before the October announcement

Social Security’s COLA history shows volatility and lagging protection. Projections for 2026 suggest a modest 2.7% rise, or ...

Government Shutdown 2025: Will Medicare, Medicaid, and health programs still run?

The government shutdown has become one of the biggest concerns for welfare recipients. Since most government agencies will be closed for the duration of the shutdown, beneficiaries ...

How Much Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Forecast to Raise Benefits for Retirees Ages 62 to 80

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Social Security Benefits Could Get a Generous COLA in 2026 -- but Retirees May Not Be Happy With It

If Social Security's 2026 COLA comes in at 2.7% or higher (which is still a possibility), it will mean that inflation has ...