The history of the program's COLA is a tale of two halves. Between 1940 and 1975, adjustments were made on an arbitrary basis ...

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First, here’s some background: Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts payments based on the rate of inflation.

In December, SSI recipients will receive their payments a day early – Dec. 31 – because Jan. 1 is the New Year’s Day holiday.

This year, the average monthly benefit for retirees is approximately $1,927, according to the Social Security Administration. With the 2.5% increase, that amount will rise to $1,976 per month.

Social Security experts joined AARP Oklahoma for a town hall Tuesday to discuss the latest benefits, answer questions and ...

Every year, Social Security adjusts benefit amounts to account for inflation through a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security provides people with an income when they retire or can’t ...

the 2026 COLA may be on track to make dubious history. The purpose of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment is to help beneficiaries fight back against the effects of inflation. As a ...

Social Security's COLA is effectively the "raise" passed along most years that accounts for the pricing pressures faced by beneficiaries. The history of the program's COLA is a tale of two halves.