The Latest Breaking News from The Senior Citizens League

2026 Social Security COLA Will Increase Benefits About $56 a Month

Social Security beneficiaries could see a nearly $56 monthly boost in 2026—here’s what the new COLA increase means for your retirement income.

GOBankingRates · Oct 24, 2025

Social Security Checks Could Increase By 2.8% In 2026, But Analysts Warn It May Be 'Pretty Underwhelming'

Analysts predict a 2.8% increase in Social Security checks for 2026, but the rise may not be enough to offset the growing inflation, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025

Six Changes to Social Security in 2026

Big changes come to Social Security every year, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Aug 19, 2025

Latest Social Security COLA Forecast a Setback for Retirees

Social Security COLA forecast adjusted to 2.6% in 2025. That's bad news for retirees still struggling to keep up with inflation.

Kiplinger · May 7, 2024

The boomer retiree class is facing a 50%-plus cut to next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment

This year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment was the highest it's been in 40 years. Next year, it could be 3.1% or lower.

Fortune · May 24, 2023

5 tax tips for older adults

More than half of older taxpayers (57%) are worried they’ll have to pay more taxes this year because of the 5.9% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, according to a January survey by The Senior Citizens League

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023