The 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2025. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million …

1 day ago · 2026 Social Security COLA prediction rises to 2.7% as inflation and tariffs loom The official COLA is still two months away, but July's inflation data has led multiple experts to the …

4 days ago · The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). In its July …

4 days ago · The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program faces insolvency challenges in less than a decade.

Aug 12, 2025 · What Will the Social Security COLA Raise Be for 2026? For retired Social Security benefits recipients, checks could increase by an estimated $53 in January, rising from $1,968 …

6 days ago · Social Security beneficiaries may see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, according to new estimates from policy experts, based on the latest government inflation data.

Aug 5, 2025 · Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per month in benefits next year.

Aug 12, 2025 · Social Security COLA 2026: How Much Will Payments Increase Next Year? With a key inflation number of 2.5%, analysts predict a modest bump in benefits By Deirdre Shesgreen,

6 days ago · Social Security benefits may rise 2.7% in 2026, matching current inflation. Here's what retirees can expect from the COLA increase.

Since 1975, Social Security general benefit increases have been cost-of-living adjustments or COLAs. The 1975-82 COLAs were effective with Social Security benefits payable for June in …