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Social Security COLA projected to be slightly higher than 2025’s, but ‘many will be disappointed,’ group says

The Senior Citizen’s League is pretty confident that many seniors receiving Social Security benefits will be “disappointed” ...

This is the new 2026 Social Security COLA estimate: will it be higher or lower than last year?

SSA will announce the 2026 COLA in October, with a 2.7% forecast. Inflation after September affects the 2027 COLA, not next ...
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Social Security benefits may grow in 2026, but will it be enough to cover your bills?

Social Security benefits are expected to increase slightly in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens ...

Trump's BLS pick fuels fears of rigged CPI, Social Security COLA cuts

Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, has suggested pausing the monthly jobs report, raising ...

Social Security recipients could receive a $1,400 one-time payment: Here’s the proposal and what needs to happen next

Social Security’s 2026 COLA may rise 2.7%. Advocates urge a $1,400 payment and reforms to address seniors’ shrinking buying ...

Projected COLA for 2026: August update — how it's calculated and what it means for your retirement

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...
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2026’s COLA Is Coming — And It Might Be Good News for Baby Boomers

At this stage of the year, seniors on Social Security tend to get a little antsy waiting for news of their upcoming ...