One of the most important pieces of Social Security retirement benefits is the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

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But what would make the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment special is that it would mark the fifth consecutive year of at least a 2.5% boost to payouts. The last time Social Security's COLA was 2.5% or ...

At this point, many Social Security recipients are eager to know what 2026's COLA will amount to. In 2025, benefits got a 2.5 ...

The Cabinet is preparing for a ‘storm’ of pushback from the people as ministers rule out any cost-of-living support measures ...

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The scheme was first launched in 2022 and it will grant applicants up to 30% of the market value of the home they want to buy ...