Millions of older Americans today collect Social Security. For some seniors, Social Security represents only part of their income. But many retirees live only or mostly on Social Security, creating a ...

Social Security beneficiaries are likely to receive a larger cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year after the latest inflation data show price pressures persisting, according to a new report.

The official Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment, or COLA, announcement for 2026 is a month away. But the latest projection, according to the Senior Citizens League, estimates that the COLA for ...

Social Security recipients are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Seniors are no doubt hoping for a larger COLA in 2026 than they got in 2025. Initial estimates indicate that may ...

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Social Security recipients will learn next month how much of an increase they can expect in 2026. Next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, will be announced around Oct. 15 after the data from ...

A 2.7% raise may not help seniors keep up with rising costs. A larger boost than that will mean that inflation is ticking upward, hurting consumers' wallets across the board. It's shaping up to be a ...

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) is maintaining its projection that Social Security recipients will see a 2.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their benefits next year. More than 70 ...

Those who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see a slight increase in their payments next year. However, senior advocates say the pay bump isn’t likely to be enough to meet rising costs ...