If you’re relying on Social Security benefits, here’s some news that could affect your wallet in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which helps benefits keep pace with inflation, is expected to be one of the smallest increases in recent years—unless unexpected inflationary trends change the game. Based on the most recent government inflation data, early … Read more
Every year, millions of Americans pay close attention to changes in the Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA. After all, for retirees, veterans, and those relying on disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), even a small bump in benefits can make a big difference in day-to-day living. But here’s the catch—this year’s COLA increase isn’t … Read more
If you’re a Social Security recipient, you might’ve noticed a little bump in your April check. That’s not your imagination — payments with the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) officially started rolling out on April 9. Thanks to a 2.5% COLA increase, millions of retirees in the U.S. are now seeing a higher monthly … Read more