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

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

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

The Social Security Administration will be not be able to announce a 2026 COLA until October. But seniors who rely on those annual raises may have to brace for a disappointing number.

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.

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

Over 57 million retirees rely on Social Security benefits, which typically get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) raise each October. This raise is based on inflation data collected by the Bureau ...

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

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

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

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