Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.

If you’re collecting Social Security, you probably noticed that your January check was larger than your checks in 2025.

It's important to know what to expect from your 2026 raise.

When the Social Security Administration announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment each October, many retirees feel relieved. The 2.8% increase for 2026 sounds like protection against inflation.

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost to their monthly benefits beginning in January. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set using changes in CPI-W inflation data. Some ...

BLS's September inflation report sets Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment at 2.8% It would make more sense for retirees to expend their lobbying efforts to urge Congress to fix Social ...

Social Security benefits will get a boost for next year following the announcement of the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Friday, a debate is emerging over whether there is a more ...

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 ...

The CFPB, Federal Reserve, and OCC announced a 2026 increase in the mortgage appraisal threshold to $34,200, effective January 1. This change is based on a 2.1% rise in the CPI-W. AI Summary A press ...