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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Inches Up

Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment: 5 Things To Know

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree homeowners.

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Social Security Just Received Its First Data Point to Determine the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). Here's Where Things Stand Now.

The official COLA is still two months away, but July's inflation data has led multiple experts to the same prediction.

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 2.7% in 2026, according to new estimate

According the the AARP, the 2.5% COLA adjustment introduced this year boosted the average Social Security retiree's payment by about $49 a month. The average monthly Social Security check for all beneficiaries was $1,861 in June 2025 and $2,005 for retired workers, according to the Senior Citizens League.

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Senior Citizens League Projects 2.7% 2026 Social Security COLA. But Will It Cover Rising Prices?

Senior Citizens League Projects 2.7% 2026 Social Security COLA. But Will It Cover Rising Prices?

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I Asked ChatGPT If Retirees Can Live on Social Security Alone — Here’s What It Said

Living on Social Security alone is possible, but tough. Most retirees need extra income, but benefits average $2,005/month, ...

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Your Social Security Checks Should Go Up in 2026—With a Catch

Major changes are coming to your Social Security benefits in 2026 as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.

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