An early forecast suggests the 2027 Social Security COLA could be 2.5%, potentially squeezing budgets. See what it means for retirees and how to prepare now.

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement or the amount paid into Social Security.

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Social Security recipents may see a 2.8% rise in their monthly checks next year, according to a new estimate based on the latest inflation report, but Medicare payments are still expected to take most ...

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 ...

To keep pace with rising prices, Social Security applies an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that takes effect in January each year. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit organization ...

Social Security payments are expected to rise by around 2.5% next year, but a new and significant concern is looming for 2026. The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment ...

Social Security payments are expected to rise by around 2.5% next year, but a new and significant concern is looming for 2026. The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment ...