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Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning

Latest Social Security COLA prediction says 2026 increase will be disappointing

As the costs of goods continues to increase nationwide, Social Security benefit adjustments aren't expected to keep up.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning: 'Seniors Will Be Struggling'

Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security analyst, said: "COLA doesn't keep pace with real inflation. The year-over-year rate of inflation in February for the CPI-W is now up to 2.7 percent, meaning our 2.5 percent COLA that we received for 2025 is falling behind real inflation."

MarketWatch on MSN · 1d

Social Security’s COLA seen falling to 2.2% in 2026, leaving seniors struggling to keep pace

Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.

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Social Security's April Payment Could Look Really Different for 3.2 Million Seniors

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). The WEP applied to retirement benefits while the GPO applied to spousal benefits,

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How is the Social Security adjustment calculated? What you should know about the COLA

The process behind calculating the COLA remains a mystery to many. Here's what every retiree should know about how the COLA is determined and what changes might be on the horizon.

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What Is a Social Security COLA, and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?

Social Security is a valuable source of income for tens of millions of retired workers, disabled workers, spouses of workers, ...

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Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know

The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.

Here's Why Your 2026 Social Security COLA Might Disappoint You

In 2025, Social Security benefits got a 2.5% COLA. And a lot of seniors were unhappy with that. But unfortunately, next ...

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Be Higher Than 2025's. But Retirees Shouldn't Want That

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced last October that seniors would be getting a 2.5% cost-of-living ...

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