The actual number is months away, but for those who like to be prepared, there are at least two new projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA increase to choose from.

There's no way to know next year's COLA, but here's what we do know.

In 2026, Social Security will get a raise, but it might not seem like it. According to the Social Security Administration, the COLA for 2026 will increase by 2.8%. That seems reasonable on paper.

Entering 2026, the new retirement contribution rules for upper-class seniors aren't the only income-related changes coming for older Americans: Social Security benefits are also changing. Beginning in ...

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage. That is again happening in 2026 as reported in ...

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 ...