While a sizable COLA is often welcomed by retirees, it usually ends up being a double-edged sword. Inflation going up means ...

Looking a bit further back, Social Security's 2.8% raise ties for the ninth-largest year-over-year increase since this ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in ...

It seems the only constant when it comes to Social Security is change. Every year, Social Security undergoes changes, but few are as anticipated as the announcement of the annual cost-of-living ...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%. The annual COLA is determined using CPI-W inflation data. Even so, Social Security recipients have lost purchasing power. It seems the only ...

The cost of living adjustment has been announced for 2026 Social Security benefits, and seniors will see a 2.8 percent increase on their benefits next year. The Social Security Administration revealed ...

When the Social Security Administration (SSA) finally announced the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026—a respectable 2.8% increase—it was a positive signal for tens of millions of Americans.

WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement is set to be revealed on Friday. The annual COLA announcement will reveal how much money retirees will receive on their checks ...

When you work full time, the weeks leading up to your year-end performance review can be nerve-wracking. That's because managers typically take that opportunity to share what size raise − if any − you ...