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Senior Citizens League shares bad news about Social Security COLA

Quick Read Early estimates project the 2027 COLA at 2.5%, down from 2.8% in 2026. Social Security benefits have lost 20% of ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecast is a small bump at 2.5%. Here’s what retirees should watch for instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

First Look at Next Year’s Social Security Raise Should Have Seniors Concerned

The COLA is called a raise because it results in a retiree’s monthly benefits check getting bigger. The purpose of it is to ...

Wondering what to expect for next year's Social Security COLA? Here's what history says could be coming in 2027.

Despite annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), many believe Social Security benefits have lost purchasing power over time.

Will Social Security's 2027 COLA Be Larger or Smaller Than 2026's? Here's What We Know So Far.

Here's a sneak peek into the future.
The Sun News

Most Social Security recipients say 2.8% COLA isn’t enough

Starting in January 2026, the average monthly Social Security check for the U.S.'s 74.5 million Social Security recipients will be around $1,917, up 2.8% from 2025. That's an increase of about $52 per ...
Forbes

Today’s Social Security COLA Is Inadequate For Three Reasons

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...
The Motley Fool

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA): Benefits will increase 2.8% next year. Collectively, retired workers living in states with higher ...