Social Security recipients will learn next month how much of an increase they can expect in 2026. Next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, will be announced around Oct. 15 after the data from ...

After a delay related to the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026.

Social Security recipients typically learn the next year’s cost of living adjustment, or COLA, in mid-October. The ongoing government shutdown could delay that announcement, however. There are two ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is like a financial lifeline for those on Social Security, ensuring that their purchasing power remains intact despite inflation. For 2026, the anticipated COLA ...

Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation. Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, ...