The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Already Failing Retirees
Social Security COLA increased 2.8% in 2026, but Medicare premiums rose from $185 to $202.90 (nearly 10%), consuming…
No more full Social Security COLA for all? New proposal can help preserve program, but would hurt millions of US seniors
Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few…
Social Security Benefits Get a Historic COLA in 2026 Because of President Trump’s Tariffs — It May Not Be Enough for Retirees
Social Security benefits get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, a historic increase because it brings the…
77% of Older Americans Say the 2026 Social Security COLA Is Not Enough—Here’s What You Can Do About It
PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou / Getty Images A vast majority of older Americans surveyed by AARP said the 2026 Social…
Who would receive the $200 monthly increase to Social Security benefits? Here’s what we know
A bill introduced by Senate Democrats would provide a six-month boost to Social Security benefits received by millions…
Social Security COLAs To Be Capped for High Earners Under New Proposal
A new proposal suggests limiting annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases for the highest earners—a change that…
The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official — Here’s How Much More You’ll Receive and Why Most Retirees Say It’s Not Enough
Every October, the Social Security Administration announces what the following year’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be. Those…
Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026
Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration…
With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation…
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Was Just Updated. Here’s Where It Stands.
Social Security commonly undergoes changes each year. The program’s earnings-test limits tend to rise from one year to…