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2 Big Reasons 2026 Social Security COLA Might Not Be Enough

Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's the Latest.

It's also worth noting that the Senior Citizens League has steadily raised its 2026 COLA forecast since March. That month, the group predicted a 2.2% raise for 2026. The month after, that projection rose to 2.3%, and it's been climbing since.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate

According the the AARP, the 2.5% COLA adjustment introduced this year boosted the average Social Security retiree's payment by about $49 a month. The average monthly Social Security check for all beneficiaries was $1,861 in June 2025 and $2,005 for retired workers, according to the Senior Citizens League.

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Social Security COLA projected to be slightly higher than 2025’s, but ‘many will be disappointed,’ group says

The Senior Citizen’s League is pretty confident that many seniors receiving Social Security benefits will be “disappointed” by next year’s cost-of-living increase.

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Social Security benefits may grow in 2026, but will it be enough to cover your bills?

Social Security benefits are expected to increase slightly in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens ...

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new ...

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.5% boost to their benefits in 2025, thanks to an annual cost-of-living adjustment that went into effect in January.

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Trump's BLS pick fuels fears of rigged CPI, Social Security COLA cuts

Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, has suggested pausing the monthly jobs report, raising ...

Your Social Security Checks Should Go Up in 2026—With a Catch

Major changes are coming to your Social Security benefits in 2026 as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.

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