Seniors got a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January, but that hasn't gone as far as many had hoped. The average monthly retirement benefit is only $2,081 as of April 2026.

The April 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that inflation rose to 3.8%, up from 3.3% in March. This prompted ...

Some people may find that the COLA actually costs them Social Security benefits.

As inflation surges in 2026, analysts are increasing their Social Security COLA predictions, which might mean retirees ...

Although the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until October, analysts have already raised their projections.

As the pace of inflation increases, that may lead to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, according to new expert estimates.

The average monthly benefit for retired workers is projected to rise from $2,081.16 to $2,162.33, based on April 2026 figures ...

A nonpartisan senior group projects a higher Social Security COLA for 2027 but warns that inflation is still squeezing older ...

Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living ...

A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.