Social Security's 2027 COLA: There's bad news already

It's not the update seniors want to hear.

Will Social Security's 2027 COLA be larger or smaller than 2026's? Here's what we know so far.

Here's a sneak peek into the future.
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Retirees Face A Hidden Gap Between COLA Adjustments and Actual Medical Costs

Many retirees open their benefits statement with cautious optimism, only to find that their 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment ...

4 Social Security Changes in 2026 That Are Hitting Retirees Where It Hurts

Several Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 are reducing how far retirement income goes. Learn which updates are ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecast is a small bump at 2.5%. Here’s what retirees should watch for instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

3 Brutal 2026 Social Security Changes Nobody’s Talking About

There are millions of older Americans today who probably would not be able to survive financially without Social Security.

Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected

There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.
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Healthcare Inflation Could Eclipse Social Security in Retirement

With healthcare costs climbing at more than twice the rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), a new report warns that they could eventually surpass benefits and eat into retirement ...

Social Security Is Headed for Major Changes Within the Next 7 Years -- What Everyone Needs to Know

It's going to be difficult to avoid benefit cuts for at least some people.

This one Social Security decision will shrink your check by 30%

When planning retirement, one of the most consequential decisions a worker can make is when to begin claiming Social Security ...