On October 15, 2025, the Social Security Administration will announce the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026.

Not even a first-of-the-century cost-of-living adjustment milestone will be enough to prop up retired-worker beneficiaries.

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change impacts retiree ...

The Senior Citizen’s League is pretty confident that many seniors receiving Social Security benefits will be “disappointed” by next year’s cost-of-living increase.

The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).

The legislation would bring much-needed financial relief to millions of seniors across the country.

The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program faces insolvency challenges in less than a decade.

Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not ...

It's also worth noting that the Senior Citizens League has steadily raised its 2026 COLA forecast since March. That month, ...

The Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on the cost of living each year. Last year, beneficiaries received ...

While a higher COLA would be welcome because monthly benefits will increase, many will be disappointed,” Senior Citizens ...

Social Security benefits are expected to increase slightly in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens ...