The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 COLA this week, affecting monthly benefits despite the ongoing ...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 10 the September Consumer Price Index will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

If (the big "if") Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment comes in at or above 2.5%, which seems likely at this ...

Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation. Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, ...

In spite of an expected first for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year's raise is likely to come up short for most beneficiaries.

The good news first. Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% rise in their monthly checks next year, according to the latest estimate based on the latest inflation report. The bad news: that only ...