Seniors may have to wait to see what 2026 Social Security COLA is due to shutdown

Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the government shutdown ends.

2026 Social Security COLA Countdown: Here's Exactly When We'll Get the Number and How Much Retirees Can Expect.

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their ...

Social Security COLA Countdown: Here's How Big of an Increase You Can Expect

The COLA is calculated by determining the percentage increase (if any) between the CPI-W for the third quarter of the current ...
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Inflation increased slightly on an annual basis in May

Inflation increased slightly in May and remained above the Federal Reserve's target rate ahead of the central bank's next meeting this month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday said that the ...
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February US CPI Report Shows Inflation at a 3.2% Annual Rate, Higher Than Expected

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.2% in February from year-ago levels—an uptick from January’s 3.1% rate, but well below the January 2023 peak of 6.4%.
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CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.
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June CPI Report Shows Inflation Softening at a 3% Annual Rate

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.0% in June from year-ago levels—a decrease from May’s 3.3% rate. The CPI decreased 0.1% from month-ago levels after ...