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Official Social Security COLA Expected in Late October
The announcement comes just a day after BLS sources say some will be called back to work to help release CPI data
Government Shutdown Could Sidetrack 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement
Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI report scheduled for Oct. 15 at risk in event of a shutdown; most EBSA staff would also be furloughed
Private Sector Workers See Boost in Retirement Plan Accessibility
A BLS report shows distinct accessibility in retirement plans for the private sector workforce compared to public workers
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
Updated 2026 Social Security COLA Forecasts Now Calling for 2.2% Bump
Predictions from The Senior Citizens League and retired analyst Mary Johnson align after today’s new CPI-W data released
Cooling COLAs: Early Forecast for 2026 Social Security Adjustment Predicts Another Drop
Based on inflation data released today, The Senior Citizens League pegs next year’s COLA at 2.1% and stumps for Trump promise to eliminate Social Security tax
Here’s How Multiple Industries Save for Retirement
A Guideline report analyzes numerous industries to see how they differ in retirement planning access and participation
7 in 10 Private-Sector Workers Have Access to Employer-Provided Retirement Plans
New Bureau of Labor Statistics data reaffirms that 48% of private sector workers participated in a defined contribution plan as of March 2022
High June Inflation Leads to Double-Digit Social Security COLA Prediction
If estimate holds true, next year’s cost-of-living adjustment on track to be second largest in history
Latest 2023 Social Security COLA Estimate Holds Steady (and Still Huge)
As today’s new Consumer Price Index report shows inflation accelerated further in May, The Senior Citizens League keeps its forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment steady, which would still be the highest in 40 years