Social Security COLA prediction

Understanding Your Retirement Options: Savings and Social Security
Learn about the key types of employer-sponsored retirement plans, tax-advantaged IRAs and Social Security benefits.
Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?
The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ CPI-W, the index used to calculate the annual increase. December’s CPI-W came in at 2.8%. Getty Images
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials such as groceries and medical bills. Will 2026's COLA increase help?
2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment.
Social Security prediction: Next year’s hike could be a shock for retirees
An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock. The latest prediction reflects cooling inflation that could lead to the lowest COLA since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I’m 67 and plan to work for 5 more years. I was told to claim Social Security now. Should I?
I plan to keep working for another five years or so. I am turning 67 next month. It was suggested that I start collecting ...
Dave Ramsey bluntly warns Americans on Social Security, poverty
In 2024, approximately 171 million American workers paid Social Security taxes, and nearly 72.9 million Americans received ...
Trump's Tax Plan Could Slash Social Security Benefits 33% By 2035, Ramsey Show Host George Kamel Weighs In
President Donald Trump's tax proposals are reigniting concerns about the future of Social Security. During his campaign for ...
What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...
Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 3 Pitfalls for Retirees to Avoid in 2025
You can avoid paying taxes on your retirement account withdrawals if you have enough deductions to offset the amount you take ...
Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them
There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social ...
Trump's no-tax-on-overtime proposal: What to know
President Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on overtime pay, as well as other things like tips and Social Security.
Worried About How President Donald Trump's Social Security Plans Could Affect Your Retirement? Do These 4 Things to Prepare Now.
Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income.