Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 is sparking debate over how the annual increase gets calculated
- Posted on November 5, 2025
- By CNBC
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Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 is sparking debate over how the annual increase gets calculated

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on the program's monthly checks.