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Here is how much Social Security payments are expected to jump in 2026

The 2.7 percent increase predicted for 2026 is .2 percentage points more than the COLA for 2025. The 2025 COLA boosted ...

Social Security Beneficiaries Could See a 2.7% Bump in Their Checks Next Year

On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the consumer price index, or CPI, rose 2.7% in July. That inflation rate was the same as June’s, and the reading came in slightly lower than ...

Hoping 2026's Social Security COLA Will Be Larger Than 2025's? Here's Why You Shouldn't.

Many Social Security recipients are holding out hope for the new year, though, and banking on a larger COLA for 2026. So far, initial estimates do seem to indicate that seniors could be looking at a ...

Social Security 2026 COLA estimated at 2.7%, but much of it will go to Medicare Part B

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.

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 ...

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 ...