Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected

Social Security 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Seniors Could Get a Bigger Boost Than Originally Expected
You're not alone if you were disappointed by Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2.5% benefit increase added just $49 to the average monthly check while many retirees saw their expenses rise by more than this over the last year.
2026 Social Security COLA forecasts up in the air as inflation exceeds expectations: What seniors need to know
In October the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), would see their benefits increase by 2.5 percent in 2025, thanks to the annual Cost-of-living Adjustment, or COLA as it is often called.
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Was Just Updated, and It's a Mixed Bag for Retirees
Although retired-worker benefits are set to make history in 2026, the latest COLA forecast is anything but reassuring.
5 Things Retirees Can Do Now To Prepare for a Potential Drop in the 2026 Social Security COLA
Retirees who count on Social Security should prepare for a relatively meager cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their benefits in 2026. Learn More: 3 Changes That Could Be Coming to Social
Social Security COLA Update as New Prediction Announced
In legislative developments, Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, reintroduced a bill last week aimed at completely eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits—a move first suggested in 2023 and inspired by a proposal from President Donald Trump while on the campaign trail.
Will 2026's Social Security COLA Disappoint? Here's What We Know So Far.
Because so many older Americans get most or all of their income from Social Security, a lot of people ages 62 and over depend heavily on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to keep up with their living expenses.
Social Security COLA update: Latest predictions are in — what it means for retirees
According to non-partisan group, The Senior Citizens League, 2026's cost of living adjustment increases will not likely keep up with inflation. Here's what the prediction shows.
Social Security 2026 COLA: What the latest prediction means for you
The latest cost-of-living projection shows that seniors could see a decrease in Social Security benefits. The 2026 COLA is estimated to be around 2.3%, making the prediction 0.2% lower than last year’s COLA of 2.5%, according to the Senior Citizens League.
Is Social Security $600 increase for SSI real or fake? This is what you need to know for February 2025
Is speculation about a $600 increase for Social Security Insurance in 2025 true or false? What could it mean for you? When can you expect to get it? MARCA.com brings you all the an
Bad news for Social Security recipients in latest 2026 COLA projection
The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a smaller percentage than the 2025 increase.
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Increased Social Security benefits could be insufficient: How is it calculated?
As retirees grapple with rising expenses, the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) offers a glimmer of hope.
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