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

Social Security beneficiaries may receive a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, slightly higher than this year’s 2.5% increase, according to the Senior Citizens League. This adjustment, determined by inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, aims to help seniors keep pace with rising costs, though some experts express concern that it may not fully cover future inflation rates.

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