Social Security COLA Could Be 3.6% in 2027
By Melanie WaddellThe CPI-W rose 3.4% in July from a year earlier.
May 12, 2026
Sharply Higher Social Security COLA Expected for 2027Rising gas prices pushed one new estimate for retirees' annual raise to 4.2%, up from 2.8% this year.
April 06, 2026
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks Could Face More PressureWhile the economist remains bullish longer term, he voices caution for now.
February 13, 2026
Social Security 2027 COLA Estimated at 2.8%An increase at this level "would only exacerbate seniors' financial stress," said Shannon Benton of The Senior Citizens League.
February 11, 2026
CBO Lifts U.S. Deficit Call by $1.4T on Trump PoliciesThe tax overhaul and immigration crackdown are expected to cost more in the next decade than tariffs bring in.
January 13, 2026
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: ReportThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 02, 2026
Bob Doll's 10 Predictions for 2026Last year's outlook proved too conservative, Doll writes. This year's theme: "high-risk bull market."
December 22, 2025
Why More Seniors Are Returning to Work After RetirementA new survey identifies a clear uptick in the proportion of people who "unretire."