To prevent cuts in Social Security in the future, a public policy thinktank has suggested capping cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for retirees who receive the highest monthly benefits payments.

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage. That is again happening in 2026 as reported in ...

How does the Social Security COLA affect my payments?

Standard premiums for Medicare Part B are increasing for 2026. The increase is $17.90 a month, or nearly 10%. The increase outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

The average Social Security beneficiary will get a raise of more than $50 per month in 2026. Due to rising Medicare premiums, not all retirees will see the full increase in their checks. Some types of ...

You watch your $2,200 Social Security deposit hit every month and plan your bills around that number. With the 2.8% cost-of-living (COLA) increase, your new benefit will be a bit higher in 2026. It's ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) set the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at 2.8%, with higher Social Security payments starting in January and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...

Michigan beneficiaries will see a normal Social Security payment schedule for January 2026, with the first checks expected on Jan. 14. The 2026 cost-of-living increase will be applied. Social Security ...

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The annual cost-of-living adjustment is based on a standard measure of inflation and announced in October each year. Many retirees have felt recent COLAs don't keep up with rising inflation. Other ...