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Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA)
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The cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security are a key feature designed to help benefits keep pace with inflation. See below for the link to 401(k) Specialists COLA page for a comprehensive history and explanation of how they came to be and how they work.
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Reintroduced Social Security Bill Would Increase Payroll Tax Limit
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act would change the COLA formula and mandate contributions from the wealthiest Americans
August 18, 2025
Social Security COLA Forecast Boosts Slightly to 2.7%
The latest adjustment figure prediction comes as regulatory and legislative changes could impact benefits for retirees and seniors
August 12, 2025
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Keep track of the latest changes to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) with insights retirement plan advisors need to guide clients and plan for inflation.
August 1, 2025
2026 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises Again as Trump Tariffs Fuel Inflation
Current predictions for 2026 cost of living adjustment now up to 2.6% and 2.7%; larger Medicare Part B premium increase expected eat up most or all of it
July 15, 2025
Nearly 22 Million Seniors Live on Social Security Alone: TSCL
2025 Senior Survey finds almost 4 in 10 depend on program for entirety of retirement income
June 17, 2025
Latest 2026 Social Security COLA Forecasts Match 2025’s Increase
Another slight uptick puts updated forecasts for next year’s raise at 2.5%, same as the 2025 increase
June 11, 2025
Social Security Payments Set to Hit Major Milestone in June
Average retiree monthly benefit check expected to exceed $2,000 for the first time in program history
May 30, 2025
2026 Social Security COLA Rises Modestly as Trump Signs Executive Order on Drug Prices
Forecasters expect tariffs to lead to higher inflation, which could mean COLA predictions will rise later this year
May 13, 2025
Social Security Issues: Flurry of Changes Sparks Confusion
A slide-show look at several recent matters related to customer service, eliminating fraud and updates on leadership and the 2026 COLA
April 11, 2025
Steady, But Tariffs Could Bump Them Up Later
Forecasters expect tariffs to lead to higher inflation, which could mean COLA predictions will rise later this year
April 10, 2025