It's expected to be pretty close to the 20-year COLA average. Once you know how much the COLA will boost your checks, you can begin to plan your budget for next year. COLA rates have been very high ...
The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is meant to offset inflation. The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.7%. Retirees may find the annual COLA doesn't fully account for ...