We’re less than two months away from the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement, and if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re pretty eager to know what kind of benefit you can expect next year. That’s understandable, especially if you rely upon your checks to cover most of your expenses.
I wish I could tell you exactly how much you’ll get, but we’re still missing a few key pieces needed for the final calculation. There are a few things we do know about the 2026 Social Security COLA, though.
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