2026 Social Security COLA Expected to Be Around 2.7% to 2.8%
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The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is 2.8%, which may be considered underwhelming as it might not fully offset rising costs for essentials like groceries and healthcare, especially with Medicare Part B premiums expected to increase, reducing the net benefit for recipients.
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