2026 Social Security Benefits: Experts Warn of Modest COLA Increase

If you’re relying on Social Security to cover your expenses, here’s an update you’ll want to know. Experts are predicting that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits could be around 2.1%. This comes after a slightly higher 2.5% adjustment in 2025. The projection comes from the Senior Citizens League (TSCL), an advocacy…