Social Security COLA prediction

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
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.
2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power
Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,
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?
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Already Falling Short
But based on recent data, it's clear that 2025's Social Security COLA is already failing to keep up with inflation. If things don't turn around, many retirees could end up struggl
4 most worrisome things for retirees on Social Security as COLA disappoints — and how to prepare
For retirees, healthcare expenses are unavoidable and increasingly unaffordable. Fidelity Research says a 65-year-old retiring in 2024 can expect to spend an average of $165,000 on healthcare and medical expenses throughout retirement — a 5% jump over the previous year and more than double 2002’s estimate.
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.
2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment.
4 most worrisome things for retirees on Social Security as COLA disappoints — and how to prepare for what’s ahead
For retirees, healthcare expenses are unavoidable and increasingly unaffordable. Fidelity Research says a 65-year-old retiring in 2024 can expect to spend an average of $165,000 on healthcare and medical expenses throughout retirement — a 5% jump over the previous year and more than double 2002’s estimate.
Social Security prediction: Next year’s hike could be a shock for retirees
An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock. The latest prediction reflects cooling inflation that could lead to the lowest COLA since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
Social Security benefits form the bedrock of income for millions of Americans—and those who claim Supplemental Security ...
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 ...
The US made major Social Security changes for 3 groups of older Americans — here’s how it could impact you in 2025 (and beyond)
Several changes to Social Security have gone into effect this year, impacting the nearly 68 million people who receive Social ...
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Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.