Social Security COLA Increase in 2026 Projected to Be Lowest in Years, Advocacy Group Says

Social Security COLA increase in 2026 projected to be lowest in years, advocacy group says

(NEXSTAR) – The next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients is projected to be even lower than 2025’s increase of 2.5%, which was also the lowest COLA increase in years. The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan senior advocacy group, released its latest projection this week, estimating that the 2026 adjustment would amount to only a 2.4% increase. The increase was based on April data from the Labor Department concerning…

Social Security Boost 2025: Millions See Higher Payments—Here’s What You Need to Know

Millions of Americans are experiencing a welcome increase in their Social Security benefits this year, thanks to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that took effect in January 2025. This adjustment aims to help retirees and other beneficiaries keep pace with inflation, though it’s the smallest increase since 2020. Social Security Boost 2025: Millions See Higher Payments—Here’s What You Need to Know How Much More Are You Getting? The average…

This new structure will affect all people who retire from that year and aims to offer greater equity and adaptability

Social Security Confirms May 2025 Payments for Over 70 Million Americans — Some to Receive Up to $5,108 - Entertainment Unleashed Here

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that payments for over 70 million beneficiaries will begin disbursing today, kicking off the May 2025 payment cycle. This monthly disbursement is critical for millions of seniors, with over 50% of beneficiaries aged 65 or older relying on Social Security for at least half their household income. For ...