The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be announced on October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This annual update determines how much benefits will rise next year for more than 75 million Americans. Learn how COLA is calculated, what experts predict for the 2026 increase, and … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on October 24, 2025. While the expected 2.7% increase should bring modest relief to retirees, rising Medicare premiums and ongoing inflation could erase much of the gain. Here’s how the new COLA is calculated, when it takes effect, and why many seniors feel … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will apply a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026 to ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. But who exactly qualifies for the increase? Here’s a full breakdown of eligibility, payment timelines, and what retirees, SSI recipients, and veterans need to know about their upcoming raise. 2026 COLA Increase Eligibility … Read more
Millions of American retirees and disability beneficiaries are watching closely today, October 24, 2025, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) prepares to reveal the official 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Now the percentage has been finalized after the release of the September CPI-W inflation report, the increase is set at 2.8%, restoring some purchasing power lost … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.8 percent, ensuring that monthly benefits rise in step with inflation.Starting January 1, 2026, this increase will lift the average retired worker’s check from $2,008 to $2,062, adding roughly $648 per year to the household budgets of over 71 … Read more