Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...
Tennessean

Social Security COLA increase for 2026 still uncertain after shutdown

The highest COLA increase for Social Security during the most recent bout ... it could beat a $21.60 a month increase that hit in 2022. Benton, of the Senior Citizens League, said a hold harmless ...

Social Security 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but seniors may still fall into poverty. Here's why

Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%, but most Americans say it's not enough. Medicare premiums alone are forecast to soar ...

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.
AARP

Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% for 2026

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments next year, the Social Security ...
USA Today

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why

If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...