This process is known as the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. It is an important feature of the Social Security program, ...

Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...

Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...

Estimates for the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) are rising, with the latest forecast from The Senior ...

Retirees are likely to see only a modest rise in Social Security benefits next year when the Social Security Administration ...

Social Security rates." The VA’s own SITREP YouTube channel talked about the earliest projection in July 2025. Any increase ...

Although an increase in Social Security payments is anticipated next year, another key factor could limit the net benefit that retirees will receive.

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security to pay their bills in retirement. Granted, some ...

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.

American seniors are frustrated with how Social Security adjusts for inflation, and they want change.

In 2026, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Part B costs are expected to rise more than 10%. Here's ...

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for your retirement — updated for July 2025.