Social Security's 2026 COLA May Get a "Trump Bump." Here's How Much Your Benefit Could Increase.

The Social Security 2026 COLA forecast has increased for five straight months due to inflationary pressure created by President Trump's tariffs. Read More

Will you get a Social Security cost-of-living increase? See what's expected

An extra $50 a month won't go far for Social Security beneficiaries, who will also face higher Medicare premiums. Earlier this year, Medicare trustees projected that the standard Part B monthly ... Read More

Could Social Security see a 3% COLA increase? Here's what it would take

Social Security’s potential 3% COLA increase depends on economic trends and policy decisions. Understanding how it’s calculated helps beneficiaries anticipate its impact. Read More

Social Security recipients could get a 2.8% benefit increase in 2026

Social Security recipients are projected to see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, based on the August CPI data The increase would ad ... Read More

Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's How Much Benefits Could Increase and Why It Might Not Be Enough.

TSCL recently conducted a survey that found nearly two-thirds of seniors weren't satisfied with the amount of their monthly Social Security benefits. Even more strikingly, a whopping 94% said they ... Read More

2Social Security Checks Could Increase By 2.8% In 2026, But Analysts Warn It May...

Analysts predict a 2.8% increase in Social Security checks for 2026, but the rise may not be enough to offset the growing inflation, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes. Read More

We're Getting Closer to a Social Security COLA Announcement. Here's What We Know So Far.

Social Security benefits are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Many seniors were disappointed in 2025's raise. It's too soon to know what 2026's COLA will look like, but there ... Read More

Social Security benefits likely to go up in 2026 but many fear tariff-driven price hikes

We won't know how much of a COLA jolt retirees and others receiving Social Security benefits might see next year until the official number is released in October. The highest COLA increase for Social ... Read More