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

Medical costs in retirement are rising at more than twice the pace of the Consumer Price Index.

Initial estimates are calling for a smaller Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than in 2026. COLAs are ...

Here's a sneak peek into the future.

(NEXSTAR) – The next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients is projected to be even lower than 2025’s increase of 2.5%, which was also the lowest COLA increase in years. The ...

January marks the first month for increased Social Security payments thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment, known as a COLA. The next adjustment won’t happen for another year, but financial ...

The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase beneficiaries received in 2025. It also marks the first time since the 90s ...

The first estimate for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been released, and seniors are likely to expect a 0.3 percent decrease from 2026. The Senior Citizens League said ...

Each year, Social Security benefits are typically increased to keep pace with inflation. Public data can show how inflation forecasts are trending for the year ahead. However, history has told a clear ...

According to The Senior Citizen League, 2027’s COLA is predicted to dip below that of 2026’s 2.8% adjustment to 2.5%. The 2.8 ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is here, and larger checks are arriving this month. There's no silver lining for retirees who will end up with a benefits increase that's ...