The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is crucial for seniors relying on Social Security. It ensures that their benefits keep pace with…
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Will Next Year’s COLA Be Enough to Offset Inflation?
Inflation may be slowing compared to 2022 and 2023, but many seniors still feel like their dollars don’t stretch as…
2026 COLA Prediction Increases Slightly, Matching Previous Year
The newest estimate for the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is 2.5 percent. That’s about a fifty-dollar increase each…
What’s the Top Social Security Benefit in 2025?
Planning for retirement? Knowing the maximum possible Social Security benefit for 2025 can help you strategize. According to a post…
Debunking the “Cooling Inflation” Argument for Low Social Security COLAs
In last year’s Social Security Administration’s press release covering the 2025 COLA announcement, then-Commissioner Martin O’Malley made this comment: “Social…