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Trump's BLS pick fuels fears of rigged CPI, Social Security COLA cuts

Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, has suggested pausing the monthly jobs report, raising ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's the Latest.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. Based on recent inflation data, ...
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Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026

Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not ...

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Expected to Surpass This Year's Increase

The Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on the cost of living each year. Last year, beneficiaries received ...

Social Security recipients could receive a $1,400 one-time payment: Here’s the proposal and what needs to happen next

Social Security’s 2026 COLA may rise 2.7%. Advocates urge a $1,400 payment and reforms to address seniors’ shrinking buying ...

Your Social Security Checks Should Go Up in 2026—With a Catch

Major changes are coming to your Social Security benefits in 2026 as inflation and the cost of living continue to rise.

Projected COLA for 2026: August 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 ...

Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees

The Social Security program will undergo several important changes next year, some of which will impact benefits for retired ...