The annual cost-of-living-adjustment isn't keeping up with inflation, according to The Senior Citizens League advocacy group.

Regardless of which of these is right, however, the COLA is about to buck a 29-year trend. That's because, for the first time since 1996, the COLA is going to be above 2.5% for five consecutive years.

Social Security beneficiaries are bracing for what has been dubbed the “Trump bump” in their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

While the final COLA won’t be announced until October, projections are becoming more refined as midyear data solidifies. This ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its latest data, revealing the average retirement benefit Social Security payment for July 2025. Retired workers across the U.S. are receiving an ...

There are many people who get most of their retirement income from Social Security and need those benefits desperately to cover their expenses. It’s people in this situation who are probably very ...

Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

The final adjustment won’t be confirmed until October, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases inflation data for July, August and September. But the recent bump continues a trend: The Senior ...

For millions of Social Security recipients in the United States, the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a critical part of their economic stability. This annual mechanism is a too ...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments in 2026 could increase by 2.6 percent, according to a new ...

Social Security plays a crucial role in providing income for over 74 million Americans. As of July 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement ...

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...