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Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Projected to Raise Benefits

Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Projected to Raise Benefits
business • 9/28/2025

In spite of an expected first for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year's raise is likely to come up short for most beneficiaries.

The biggest announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million beneficiaries is rapidly approaching. In a little over two weeks, on Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will lift the hood on the much-anticipated 2026 cos... [6355 chars]