Key Points Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.Initial estimates ...

Key Points History points to a likelihood of a higher COLA following two consecutive years of declines.However, past ...

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Social Security beneficiaries receive cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) each year to keep benefit payments aligned with ...

A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

Social Security payments may change under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s what retirees should know about COLA increases and deductions.

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

New COLA estimates can give retirees a glimpse of what they might expect in 2026. New tax benefits could offer additional ...

Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

The annual cost-of-living-adjustment isn't keeping up with inflation, according to The Senior Citizens League advocacy group.

At this point, many Social Security recipients are eager to know what 2026's COLA will amount to. In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger ...