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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Inches Up

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Inches Up: How This Will Affect Boomer Homeowners

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change impacts retiree homeowners.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate

According the the AARP, the 2.5% COLA adjustment introduced this year boosted the average Social Security retiree's payment by about $49 a month. The average monthly Social Security check for all beneficiaries was $1,861 in June 2025 and $2,005 for retired workers, according to the Senior Citizens League.

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Appears to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees

Not even a first-of-the-century cost-of-living adjustment milestone will be enough to prop up retired-worker beneficiaries.

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predictions Are Ticking Upward. Here's Why That's Not a Good Thing.

The latest 2026 COLA prediction estimates a 2.6% increase for 2026. This would put it right in line with the average COLA ...

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2026 Social Security COLA estimated at 2.7%. Why seniors still fall behind.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is estimated at 2.7%, but seniors are still behind as prices of what they use most rise even faster.

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 ...

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Your Social Security Checks Should Go Up in 2026—With a Catch

Major changes are coming to your Social Security benefits in 2026 as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.

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