2026 Social Security COLA Increase and Retirement Planning Tips
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Projections suggest that due to modest inflation influenced by President Trump's tariff policies, Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could increase benefits by around 2.6%, adding approximately $52 per month for the average retiree, though retirees often see less benefit due to the CPI-W index's limitations.
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