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Social Security 2026 COLA estimated at 2.7%, but much of it will go to Medicare Part B

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.

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Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Shaping Up to Be a No-Win Scenario for Retirees

According to a 2024 study from TSCL, Social Security benefits have lost around 20% of their buying power since 2010 -- even with annual COLAs. The average monthly benefit among retirees was around $1,860 per month at the time of the study, when it should have been around $2,230 had it maintained its buying power.

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Social Security's COLA Estimate For 2026 Just Went Up Again

As retirees continue to worry about social services and federal programs that are on the chopping block, next year's COLA rates could be particularly important.

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A "Trump Bump" Is Being Forecast Into Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) -- Here's How Much Extra You Might Get

The latest projections suggest President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policies will alter Social Security checks in the ...

Projected COLA for 2026: July update — how it's calculated and what it means for your retirement

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

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Modest Inflation Helps Push 2026 Social Security COLA Estimate Higher

While the sweeping tariff policy announced in April didn’t appear to have an immediate impact on the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) projections, that might be changing, albeit ...

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new estimate shows

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5%, a new estimate shows. But COLA could still get a boost if tariffs push up inflation.

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