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.
COLA will not be determined until October 2025 because it depends on inflation data from the third quarter, which is collected between July and September. First, a 2.3% COLA could accelerate the timeline to Social Security Trust Fund depletion,
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.
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League expects the COLA to be 2.3% for 2026, based on a forecast that inflation will drop throughout the coming year. Another forecast by independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson puts the expected COLA increase at 2.1%.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now
You may already know that this year's average monthly Social Security payment stands at a respectable $1,976. But that wasn't always the case. This number is regularly adjusted to account for inflation.
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.
The Surprising Social Security Change You May Have Missed in 2025
People who collect Social Security, or who are gearing up to retire, tend to pay attention to one key aspect of the program -- cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. Those tend to be all over the news because they have a direct impact on seniors' buying power from year to year.
Millions of Americans have received their first Social Security checks for 2025 — and they’re bigger than last year. So why do many retirees still feel it isn’t enough?
American retirees have recieved their first Social Security checks for 2025, and yes, they’re bigger — but not by much. The 2 ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Make History... and Still Disappoint
Retired-worker benefits can hit a psychologically important level next year, but seniors are still likely to get the short ...
New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how ...
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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 ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance February 2025: Your Money Is on the Way
The next round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out soon. Here's when to expect your money.
5 Social Security Changes That Happened in January 2025
The new year has already brought several significant financial changes, including changes to the Social Security benefits ...
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The COLA increase in 2025 is less than inflation, should you be worried?
In 2025, significant changes to Social Security are set to impact nearly 68 million Americans. These updates, including ...