Social Security announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, but there's another number you need to focus on.

Starting in November 2025, millions of veterans and their families will receive a modest increase in their monthly Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits as part of the Cost ...

A senior group is warning once again that Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t be enough for the average senior citizen next year. The Senior Citizens League is predicting a 2.7 ...

(NEXSTAR) – An advocacy group working to protect the benefits of America’s senior citizens is currently pushing for the Social Security Administration to establish a “minimum” annual cost-of-living ...

Disabled Veterans and military retirees will receive a 2.8% Cost of Living (COLA) increase in payments in 2026. The COLA increase is aligned with Social Security increases. COLA increases are designed ...

1:50 p.m. Oct. 24, 2025: This story updated with new information. WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, increasing average retiree payments to $2,056 per month. This adjustment aims to keep pace with inflation, but ...

The annual cost-of-living adjustment for the 71 million Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income is now official. The Social Security Administration said on Oct. 24 that ...

The cost of living adjustment has been announced for 2026 Social Security benefits, and seniors will see a 2.8 percent increase on their benefits next year. The Social Security Administration revealed ...

The Social Security Administration announced Friday that benefit payments will increase 2.8% next year to account for the higher cost of living. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment, knowns as the COLA, ...