COLA

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is already generating headlines—and early predictions suggest a far more modest increase than the 3.2% bump retirees received in 2025. With inflation cooling and the Federal Reserve keeping ... more

Millions of retirees may be in for disappointment next year. Early estimates suggest the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 could be significantly smaller than the 3.2% raise beneficiaries received in 2024, according to ... more

Millions of Social Security recipients are seeing their largest payments yet this month—here’s why your check may be bigger. Social Security payments in June 2025 have reached a new all-time high, providing a financial boost ... more

Millions of retirees, SSDI recipients, and low-income seniors are eagerly watching for signs of the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). While the official increase won’t be announced until this fall, experts are already analyzing ... more

June 2025 is shaping up to be a milestone month for Social Security recipients, particularly those enrolled in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that June's first round ... more

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits as a lifeline for covering essential expenses—especially during a time of rising prices for food, housing, and medical care. For many, knowing the exact date their payment ... more

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could be the lowest in five years, according to early forecasts. But that estimate may still change based on evolving inflation data and economic policy shifts throughout the ... more

SNAP recipients across the U.S. will continue to receive updated benefit amounts in May 2025, as part of the annual adjustments tied to inflation and cost-of-living increases. These updated allotments, in effect since October 1, ... more

Early predictions for the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are beginning to surface, and experts say retirees may see a bigger benefit bump than previously expected. With inflation remaining stubbornly high through the early ... more

As we approach the latter half of 2025, attention turns to the anticipated Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This annual adjustment is crucial for retirees, as it helps maintain their purchasing power amidst ... more

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is now projected to increase 2.3%, according to a new estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). But that figure may rise — or fall to zero — ... more

Social Security serves as the largest source of income for millions of retirees, yet many beneficiaries feel that their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) fails to keep pace with inflation. A recent survey by The Motley Fool ... more

A recent prediction forecasts a notable uptick in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, potentially offering Social Security recipients a reprieve with higher monthly payments. Social Security benefits undergo annual adjustments determined by ... more

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in the United States will receive an 8.7% increase in their payments this month, marking the largest benefits increase in 40 years. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is ... more

The COLA 2023 increase this year could be the highest in over 40 years, but when will it be announced? Normally it's shared in October. Some experts have said the boost could be as much ... more

The Social Security COLA increase is announced every year in October to help boost benefits for seniors and those on disability. The COLA increase was designed to help those on a fixed income maintain purchasing ... more

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the expected COLA boost for 2023 Social Security benefits should be close to 8.7%. This prediction was also made by the Senior Citizens League after analyzing the rate ... more

Social Security retirees had some serious changes in 2022, but they can expect even bigger ones for 2023. October marks the announcement for next year's COLA increase, and it could cause dramatic changes. Every year ... more

Inflation will without a doubt impact how much the COLA will increase in 2023, but how much will the COLA increase for Social Security be? When will the 2023 COLA be announced? Inflation is possibly ... more