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 January 12, 2026
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
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 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%.