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Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

New government inflation data suggests millions of Social Security beneficiaries may see a boost to their monthly checks in 2026. Here’s what to know.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is currently projected to rise just 2.4%—the smallest increase since 2021. While modest on paper, that slight bump in benefits might fall ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is on pace to be the lowest annual benefit increase in five years, according to new estimates.