Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security analyst, said: "COLA doesn't keep pace with real inflation. The year-over-year ...
Over the last 20 years, the cost-of-living adjustment has averaged 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.
Cost-of-living adjustments have been something of a mixed bag for retirees over the last 16 years. The 2010s were a period of ...
That's good news not just for retirees, but consumers on a whole. But it's also going to impact retirees' 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The purpose of Social Security ...
In 2025, Social Security benefits got a 2.5% COLA. And a lot of seniors were unhappy with that. But unfortunately, next ...
Social Security recipients are getting a 2.5% increase in their benefits this year, among other key changes to the program.