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In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger, or at the very least, the ...

Good news for seniors receiving Social Security: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment prediction went up in May. According to ...

At this point, many Social Security recipients are eager to know what 2026's COLA will amount to. In 2025, benefits got a 2.5 ...

If you're someone who reads personal finance websites, you're probably familiar with the "save for retirement" mantra. The ...

The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to estimates for planning.

The Senior Citizens League predicts that Social Security recipients will get bigger checks next year with the annual cost-of-living increase (COLA). Higher inflation is what leads to more money ...

To keep pace with rising prices, Social Security applies an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that takes effect in ...

A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League found the Social Security COLA for 2026 could be 2.5%, higher than previously projected after inflation ticked higher in May.

One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on Social Security benefits.

This month, the Social Security Administration will begin withholding 50% of monthly checks from beneficiaries who received ...