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 are struggling.

Social Security COLA 2026 vs. 2025: How the Numbers Stack Up

Retirees are getting a Social Security raise in 2026. How will it compare to the benefits bump they got in 2025?

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 ...
Palm Beach Post

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

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 ...
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's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announcement Has Arrived -- Here's Precisely How Much Extra You'll Receive Next Year

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the ...

Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Projected to Raise Benefits

In spite of an expected first for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year's raise is likely to come ...
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 ...