The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is crucial for millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S., helping them maintain purchasing power amid rising prices. As 2026 approaches, new estimates suggest a potential increase,

Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise next year, up from last month's estimate of 2.5%, based on the latest inflation report, according to a new estimate. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W),