Benefits March 24, 2026
Estimated 2027 Social Security Increase Likely Not Enough for Seniors, Advocates Warn
The annual cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until fall, but early estimates indicate a small increase is expected.
Benefits February 4, 2026
Early Social Security COLA Predictions for 2027 Are Starting to Roll In
While Social Security recipients are now receiving a monthly payment surpassing $2,000 for the first time after a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, many seniors and advocacy groups are already looking ahead.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%
A study conducted by The Senior Citizens League estimates that the median senior survives on less than $2,000 a month. The study also found that 73% of seniors count on Social Security to provide more than half of their monthly income.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Payroll July 17, 2025
Seniors Call for Social Security Catchup Payments as Latest COLA Estimate for 2026 is Out
While the latest projection from The Senior Citizens League shows a .1% increase over the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, the group says seniors are calling for a catchup payment and a change to how the COLA is calculated.
Payroll May 20, 2025
Social Security COLA Now Projected to Increase 2.4% in 2026
Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive the lowest cost-of-living-adjustment since 2021, according to the latest forecast from the Senior Citizens League.
Payroll April 14, 2025
Latest Prediction Shows Social Security COLA to Increase 2.3% Next Year
The non-partisan The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 cost of living adjustment will be 2.3%, 0.1 percentage points higher than last month’s forecast but 0.2 percentage points lower than the last increase of 2.5%.
Payroll February 20, 2025
Latest Social Security COLA Predictions for 2025
For those living on a fixed income, such as Social Security, a key part of financial planning may include keeping tabs on next year’s Cost Of Living Adjustment, and right now, it’s looking pretty low.