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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 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 ...