Latest predictions are in — what it means for retirees

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
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 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.
The Social Security COLA Forecast for 2026 Was Just Updated. It's Bad News for Retirees.
Social Security beneficiaries receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to keep the purchasing power of benefits aligned with rising prices across the economy. The official 2026 COLA will not be determined until October 2025 because it depends on inflation data from the third quarter,
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.
Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) began with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrived.
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
New 2026 Social Security COLA Forecast Could Spell Trouble For Retirees' Benefits
COLA beneftis are often not enough for retirees to maintain a comfortable living standard, and the forecast for 2026 likely won't shift that.
Latest Social Security cost of living update: Any good news mixed with bad report?
The latest Cost of Living Adjustment prediction shows Social Security recipients could be in for another year of a small ...
New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
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Social Security 2025: Here's the Maximum Amount of Money You Can Receive Monthly
To receive the highest Social Security benefits, you'll have to earn at least the maximum taxable amount annually. For 2025, ...
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Social Security prepares a check in the last week of February: Will it arrive with an increase?
Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, including those in Florida, may see an increase in their monthly checks ...