Social security recipients will soon learn how much of an increase they will receive to payment changes next year. The Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, for 2026 is due to be announced on Oct. 15.

In October 2025, the SSA will announce the 2026 COLA, affecting over 70 million Americans who depend on Social Security ...

On October 15, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release inflation data that sets the 2026 Social Security COLA, directly affecting beneficiaries’ payments and financial planning.

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth consecutive year. The last time beneficiaries received at least a 2.5% payout bump ...

Discover the anticipated 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) forecast, including the impact of inflation on ...

For millions of retirees who rely on Social Security as a lifeline, October 15, 2025, is more than just another date on the calendar. It is the day the federal government will reve ...

Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits is always a subject of intense interest among retirees, and for good ...

Seniors are "holding their breath as we wait for the official COLA announcement in October," said TSCL's executive director.

Each year, Social Security retirees typically see a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) to benefits. The COLA is based on ...

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5% ...