As the official announcement date approaches, initial projections suggest a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for ...

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If you’ve been seeing the Federal Reserve a lot in the news lately, there’s a reason for that. The Fed met this week to discuss its interest rate policies. And the big question on everybody’s mind was ...

Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...

As summer winds down, retirees and Social Security recipients shift their focus toward 2026—especially the upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Although the official announcement won’t arrive ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits will continue to see slightly higher monthly payments in August ...

Followers of MOAA’s COLA Watch are tracking a rising inflation trend line, but one that’s likely to end up at or near the ...

Some lawmakers have called for the CPI-E to be used to determine the annual COLA for Social Security payments, but would it ...

Key Points History points to a likelihood of a higher COLA following two consecutive years of declines.However, past ...

Social Security payments may change under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s what retirees should know about COLA increases and deductions.

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