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Social Security COLA prediction

Oregonian · 3h

Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?

The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ CPI-W, the index used to calculate the annual increase. December’s CPI-W came in at 2.8%. Getty Images

The Motley Fool on MSN · 10h

Is the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Really Enough for Retirees to Keep Up With Inflation?

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, added 2.5% to Social Security benefits in 2025. However, as Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel explains in this video, this might not be quite enough to help American retirees keep up with the rising cost of the goods and services they need the most.

Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?

Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials such as groceries and medical bills. Will 2026's COLA increase help?

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Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small

If you receive Social Security benefits, you are getting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. This means your retirement benefits check is going to be bigger than it was before. That's the good news.

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026

With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. It's better than benefits remaining stagnant, but this increase likely isn't going to make life more comfortable for retirees struggling with rising costs.

Social Security payment schedule for Feb. 2025

Kiplinger · 9h

What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?

The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month they are due, so your February check is for January.

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year

Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

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How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as ...

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New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits

The Social Security Fairness Act will boost benefits for 3.2M public workers once the agency can plow past multiple ...

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3 Positive Social Security Changes That Arrived in 2025

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year so that they have a chance to keep up ...

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Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.

If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as ...

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Suze Orman warns U.S. workers on Social Security, 401(k) change

Related: Suze Orman warns Social Security recipients of a looming threat. Substantial contributions to employer-matching ...

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Worried About How President Donald Trump's Social Security Plans Could Affect Your Retirement? Do These 4 Things to Prepare Now.

Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income.

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