When It Comes to Social Security's COLA, This Is the Real Number to Pay Attention To

Retirees got big news on Oct. 24. The Social Security Administration announced that those collecting benefits would receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the upcoming 2026 year. COLAs are common and occur during most years, but this one is larger than the one retirees got in 2025 -- at least on paper. The reality might look very different, though.In fact, when it comes to understanding how the 2026 COLA could impact your budget, there's actually another number that you really need to focus on beyond the 2.8% raise that's already been announced. Let's see what that is.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool