2026 Social Security COLA: Announcement Delay and Impact of Government Shutdown
TL;DR
The announcement of the 2026 Social Security COLA may be delayed due to a government shutdown, with projections suggesting a 2.6% increase if the government reopens by mid-October; otherwise, the delay could impact the timing of the announcement, though beneficiaries will still receive payments.
Topics:businesseconomy#beneficiaries#cola-2026#economy#government-shutdown#inflation#social-security
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