The most anticipated Social Security announcement of the year -- the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) -- will be revealed on Oct. 15. If two independent estimates prove accurate, Social ...

The most anticipated announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million recipients will occur on Oct. 15. Independent estimates suggest this will be the fifth consecutive year with an ...

The annual Social Security COLA is based on a standard measure of inflation throughout the third quarter of each year. Prices have continued climbing higher faster than expected, resulting in an ...

Federal Reserve rate cuts are finally easing borrowing costs, but for retirees who live on fixed benefits, cheaper credit is ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A three-week government shutdown has delayed the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement to ...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday it would publish September's consumer inflation report on Oct. 24 to assist the Social Security Administration with its annual cost-of-living ...

The driving force behind the release of today’s CPI report was so that Social Security could do its annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. The Social Security Administration is required by statute ...

Each year, the Social Security Administration reevaluates its monthly payment amounts and adjusts them to account for inflation. This annual change is called the Social Security cost-of-living ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Illustration ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be 2.7 percent, according to the latest estimate from advocacy group The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). But the increase, ...