Learn how the 2026 Social Security COLA increase is estimated at 2.4% and why many recipients say it still falls short. Understand how inflation, Medicare costs, and trade policies are shaping what you actually receive.
In today’s update for May 2025, learn about the new 2.4% Social Security COLA estimate for 2026, what it means for retirees, and how it compares to past years. This update covers how inflation, drug prices, and trade tariffs are influencing your benefits, and explains the disconnect between COLA calculations and real senior expenses like healthcare and housing. This impacts retirees including SSI (Supplemental Security Income), SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), survivors, VA, and spousal benefits. You’ll also hear real concerns from Social Security recipients, including frustration over rising Medicare deductions, limited monthly income, and doubts about whether this increase will really help. Get key insights into how your cost-of-living adjustment is calculated and what policy changes may be on the horizon.
New Social Security COLA Increase Estimate Just Released
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