Key Points History points to a likelihood of a higher COLA following two consecutive years of declines.However, past ...

Key Points Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.Initial estimates ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

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

Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical ...

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

Social Security payments may change under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s what retirees should know about COLA increases and deductions.

The BLS has changed how it measures the inflationary data that determines whether Social Security benefits will get a Cost-of ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.