But you don't have to wait to learn what the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is expected to be. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit organization that advocates for seniors ...

Due to cooling inflation, many people are anticipating a relatively small cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security in 2026. Tariffs could consumer prices upward, leading to higher ...

Based on Thursday's slower-than-expected annual March inflation report, the estimated Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.2%, according to Mary Johnson, retired Social Security policy analyst who ...

And inflation plays a direct role in how the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates its Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—a yearly increase meant to help benefits keep up with rising prices.

This estimate for next year's COLA increased, but tariffs could change that number significantly by this summer. Most economists expect tariffs to raise prices for consumers, which has a big ...