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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Inches Up: How This Will Affect Boomer Homeowners
The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change impacts retiree homeowners.
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Appears to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees
Not even a first-of-the-century cost-of-living adjustment milestone will be enough to prop up retired-worker beneficiaries.
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.
Social Security's estimated 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rises amid inflation uptick
The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program faces insolvency challenges in less than a decade.
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Lose-Lose Scenario for Retirees
Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet again.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Expected to Surpass This Year's Increase
The Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on the cost of living each year. Last year, beneficiaries received a 2.5% increase.
Social Security COLA shrinks for 2025 to 2.5%, the smallest increase since 2021
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.5%, the smallest rise since 2021 and likely not enough for seniors to keep up with inflation.
How much Social Security payments could rise in 2026
The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). In its July update released Tuesday, the advocacy group forecast a 2.
Seniors on Social Security Just Got Some Great News About 2026's COLA -- or Did They?
Social Security recipients are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Seniors are no doubt hoping for a larger COLA in 2026 than they got in 2025. Initial estimates indicate that may happen,
How the 2026 Social Security COLA Could Affect Your Benefits
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is projected to rise by 2.7%, a slight increase from earlier estimates of 2.6% in June and 2.5% in May. This adjustment is intended to help Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation,
This would raise your Social Security check in 2026 with the 2.7% COLA increase
Social Security benefits in 2026 are projected to rise 2.7%, offering modest monthly increases for retirees across age groups.

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