The Social Security Administration (SSA) has set the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at 2.8%. This rise affects roughly 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security ...

Annual inflation isn't a guarantee, but it's about the closest thing to one. Consumer prices rise virtually every year in the U.S., and workers have to hope raises to their paychecks can keep pace.

With inflation continuing to increase, Social Security recipients will receive a slightly higher-than-expected raise. However, the majority of retirees say they'd need a significantly higher COLA to ...

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase that will automatically boost monthly payments for the program's roughly 71 million ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...

Social Security benefits will get a boost for next year following the announcement of the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Friday, a debate is emerging over whether there is a more ...

Seniors will get a 2.8% raise in their monthly Social Security check in 2026, likely disappointing most Americans, according to a survey by nonprofit advocacy group AARP. Annual COLA is meant to help ...