Do You Understand These 3 Critical Facts About Social Security COLAs?
We're just a few months away from Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. If you're already claiming checks, it could be the most important Social Security news you get all year because it tells you how much you can expect to get from the program in 2026 -- and how much of your expenses you'll have to cover on your own.The only true way to know how much you'll get next year is to wait for the official COLA announcement in October. But understanding these three key COLA facts can help you get some idea of what to expect now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
We're just a few months away from Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement. If you're already claiming checks, it could be the most important Social Security news you get all year because it tells you how much you can expect to get from the program in 2026 -- and how much of your expenses you'll have to cover on your own.
The only true way to know how much you'll get next year is to wait for the official COLA announcement in October. But understanding these three key COLA facts can help you get some idea of what to expect now.
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