Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost to their monthly benefits beginning in January. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set using changes in CPI-W inflation data. Some ...

Social Security benefits will get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, and the average retired worker will get an extra $56 per month. Social Security's 2026 COLA brings the average pay ...

Social Security benefits will get a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, a historic event because it’s the fourth straight pay increase of at least 2.5%. COLAs are tied to the CPI-W, but ...

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%. The annual COLA is determined using CPI-W inflation data. Even so, Social Security recipients have lost purchasing power. It seems the only ...

The percentage is universally applied, but dollar amounts will vary by state. Many Social Security changes are met with disdain from recipients, but some are much appreciated. Although the ...

The CFPB, Federal Reserve, and OCC announced a 2026 increase in the mortgage appraisal threshold to $34,200, effective January 1. This change is based on a 2.1% rise in the CPI-W. AI Summary A press ...

Social Security benefits lost 20% of buying power between 2010 and 2024. COLAs use CPI-W which underweights healthcare and housing costs relative to senior spending patterns. Social Security benefits ...

Social Security retirees should keep up with important economic news that could affect COLAs. November unemployment rose to 4.6% from 4.2% a year earlier amid sluggish hiring. Year-over-year CPI-U ...