How does the Social Security COLA affect my payments?

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost to their monthly benefits beginning in January. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set using changes in CPI-W inflation data. Some ...

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 ...

Standard premiums for Medicare Part B are increasing for 2026. The increase is $17.90 a month, or nearly 10%. The increase outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

The average Social Security beneficiary will get a raise of more than $50 per month in 2026. Due to rising Medicare premiums, not all retirees will see the full increase in their checks. Some types of ...

You watch your $2,200 Social Security deposit hit every month and plan your bills around that number. With the 2.8% cost-of-living (COLA) increase, your new benefit will be a bit higher in 2026. It's ...

Social Security recipients should see their paychecks increase this month. That’s because benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of ...

Millions of older Americans will see a 2.8% increase in their Social Security checks, but experts warn it may not cover rising costs. The COLA calculation method is under scrutiny, with proposals in ...

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