The actual number is months away, but for those who like to be prepared, there are at least two new projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA increase to choose from.

Historic energy supply chain disruption may be a recipe for beefier Social Security checks next year -- but it's not a ...

There's no way to know next year's COLA, but here's what we do know.

Social Security recipients are getting a raise. Specifically, benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, due to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits as a crucial lifeline, and annual cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) are necessary to help seniors keep up with rising costs. A COLA is a Social ...

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage. That is again happening in 2026 as reported in ...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are designed to ensure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation. While they may not always feel like enough, COLAs can help ease the sting ...

Social Security update: COLA payments could change due to Iran war as oil prices surge past $100. Fuel prices jumped over 20 ...