The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

New COLA estimates can give retirees a glimpse of what they might expect in 2026. New tax benefits could offer additional short-term financial relief. The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) aims to help benefits maintain their buying power amid rising inflation,

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.