COLA, Social Security

The Early 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Just Changed, and It Could Pleasantly Surprise Many Retirees
Lower inflation could actually be good for retirees, even if it keeps future Social Security increases in check.
The Social Security COLA forecast for 2026 was 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.
COLA increase in 2026: What could you expect from Social Security?
The Social Security Administration's 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has left many beneficiaries feeling shortchanged. As inflation continues to rise, the modest increase in benefits may not be enough to cover the growing cost of living.
What Is a Social Security COLA, and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?
Retirees are often thought to be living on fixed incomes, but most of them are collecting Social Security benefits, and those benefits are not exactly fixed -- because they're increased nearly every year via cost of living adjustments (COLAs). It's important to understand what COLAs do -- and how they can affect your retirement.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit in Every State
Learn More » Here's the average Social Security check in every state The average Social Security check varies by state, from about $1,816 per month in Mississippi to $2,405 per month in New Hampshire.
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 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.
2026 Social Security COLA projected to rise slightly
Despite the adjustment, many retirees feel COLA calculations fail to reflect their actual expenses, especially rising medical costs. Some experts advocate using the Elderly Consum
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Directives
She has since been replaced by acting Commissioner Lee Dudek, who confirmed that DOGE staffers will not be able to make changes to agency systems, benefit payments or other inform
Working While Receiving Social Security Retirement Benefits: What You Should Know
You can definitely work while receiving retirement benefits -- and you may eventually get more money because of it.
Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security
Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.
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Social Security COLA update explained by expert
The age for full Social Security benefits has increased to 67 for people born in 1960 or later. This change was part of a law ...
Why Republicans' Budget Has Such a Big Increase for Social Security in 2026
The budget recommendations for the following years are also substantially lower than the 21 percent called for from 2025 to ...
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A COLA increase is approaching in March for thousands of beneficiaries
March 2025 brings promising news for retirees across the United States as Social Security benefits see an increase. With the ...
The US made major Social Security changes for 3 groups of older Americans — here’s how it could impact you
Several changes to Social Security have gone into effect this year, impacting the nearly 68 million people who receive Social ...