On October 15, 2025, the Social Security Administration is slated to announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) after the release of the September 2025 CPI-W inflation data. That CPI-W reading closes the three-month window (July, Continue reading
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SSDI October 2025 Checks & 2026 COLA Increase – What To Expect
For millions of Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a lifeline that helps cover daily expenses. October 2025 is an important month because new payments are scheduled, and beneficiaries are also waiting to hear Continue reading
2026 Social Security COLA Seen At 2.8%, But Medicare Hike Could Wipe It Out
Early projections indicate a 2026 Social Security COLA of about 2.8%, driven by the third-quarter CPI-W inflation index. If this holds, the increase will be applied to checks paid starting January 2026 after the official Continue reading