in 2026 Social Security’s COLA is official — here’s how much more you’ll get and why most retirees say it’s not enough

in 2026 Social Security’s COLA is official — here’s how much more you’ll get and why most retirees say it’s not enough

Every October, the Social Security Administration announces what the next year’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be. These COLAs are designed to ensure that retirees’ monthly benefits rise along with the prices people pay for everything from groceries to housing to medical bills. Unfortunately, however, many retirees find that the purchasing power of their benefits … Read more