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

The reality is that while inflation has been ticking upward these past few months, we don't know whether this trend will ...

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

Social Security beneficiaries receive cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) each year to keep benefit payments aligned with ...

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As retirees continue to worry about social services and federal programs that are on the chopping block, next year's COLA ...

While the sweeping tariff policy announced in April didn’t appear to have an immediate impact on the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) projections, that might be changing, albeit ...

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

While the final COLA won’t be announced until October, projections are becoming more refined as midyear data solidifies. This ...

RI Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise in 2026. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

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

For millions of Social Security recipients in the United States, the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is a critical part of their economic stability. This annual mechanism is a too ...