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The 2026 Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Than Expected -- but There's a Big Caveat

This process is known as the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. It is an important feature of the Social Security program, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees

The Social Security program will undergo several important changes next year, some of which will impact benefits for retired ...
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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 ...