Both of those numbers are above recent forecasts from the Senior Citizen's League and independent analyst Mary Johnson. Both ...

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There has been a clear trend in TSCL's Social Security COLA predictions. For four consecutive months, the projected increase ...

The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...

Key Points Initial estimates for 2026's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are not looking favorable.There are ...

In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger, or at the very least, the ...

The COLA is the yearly boost given to Social Security benefits to adjust for inflation. It’s to aid retirees in preserving ...

As the end of the year approaches, many Americans are turning their attention to financial planning for the future, especially when it comes to retirement and Social Security benef ...

If the White House’s sweeping tariffs increase prices, seniors might see a larger Social Security COLA next year, but at what ...

Good news for seniors receiving Social Security: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment prediction went up in May. According to ...

A New COLA Estimate Revealed, which provides Social Security beneficiaries with a preview ahead of potential benefit ...

Image source: Getty Images. An uncertain COLA but a clear trend. To be sure, we don't know yet what the 2026 Social Security COLA will be. The amount of the benefit increase won't be announced ...