Social Security COLA 2026 Explained: What a 2.7% Estimate Means for Retirees

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Interest in the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has increased following discussions of an estimated 2.7% benefit increase. To keep expectations accurate, it’s important to understand that COLA figures are estimates until officially announced by the Social Security Administration. This article explains, in simple terms, how COLA works, what a 2.7% estimate would mean … Read more