Social Security, COLA and Retirees

The Social Security COLA Forecast for 2026 Was Just Updated. It's Bad News for Retirees.
COLA will not be determined until October 2025 because it depends on inflation data from the third quarter, which is collected between July and September. First, a 2.3% COLA could accelerate the timeline to Social Security Trust Fund depletion,
Social Security COLA Update as New Prediction Announced
In legislative developments, Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, reintroduced a bill last week aimed at completely eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits—a move first suggested in 2023 and inspired by a proposal from President Donald Trump while on the campaign trail.
Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) began with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrived.
A Lot Has Happened To Your Social Security Since The 2025 COLA Was Announced
Fast moving economic changes have already impacted just how effective the 2025 COLA rate of 2.5% is, especially when it comes to buying power.
Bad news for Social Security recipients in latest 2026 COLA projection
The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a smaller percentage than the 2025 increase.
Here's Why Retirees on Social Security Were Just Dealt a Major Blow
However, if you haven't yet reached full retirement age (FRA), you'll be subject to an earnings test. And exceeding the limit that applies to you under the earnings test could mean having some of your Social Security benefits withheld. So you will need to be mindful of how much you're earning at a part-time job.
COLA, Social Security benefit increases take effect
Starting in January, Social Security recipients saw a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments as the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) took effect. Benefits for February were sent out Wednesday. Social Security payments are sent on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month, depending on the recipient's birth date.
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League expects the COLA to be 2.3% for 2026, based on a forecast that inflation will drop throughout the coming year. Another forecast by independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson puts the expected COLA increase at 2.1%.
Latest Social Security cost of living update: Any good news mixed with bad report?
The latest Cost of Living Adjustment prediction shows Social Security recipients could be in for another year of a small increase.
Social Security Benefits Did Something This Year They Never Have Before
This year marked a big change for Social Security benefits. Payments from the Social Security Administration hit a milestone they never have before -- and it's both good news and bad news for seniors.
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Make History... and Still Disappoint
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New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
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Social Security 2025: Here's the Maximum Amount of Money You Can Receive Monthly
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Here’s the average Social Security check for more than 68 million Americans — how do you compare?
More than 68 million Americans receive a Social Security benefit. Of those beneficiaries, 53,595,000 are aged 65 or older and ...
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The COLA increase in 2025 is less than inflation, should you be worried?
In 2025, significant changes to Social Security are set to impact nearly 68 million Americans. These updates, including ...