Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Everything from monthly benefits to what workers and beneficiaries owe in taxes has the potential to change in the upcoming ...

COLA may be wiped out by an 11.6% hike in Medicare Part B premiums, posing a financial setback for low-income seniors.

Rising inflation and tariffs are pushing up 2026 Social Security COLA projections, but potential Medicare hikes and policy ...