It's official: the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. It's more than retirees got last year -- but it's still not much. Medicare Part B premiums ...

An experimental inflation gauge for older Americans has recently been running ahead of broader price increases.

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is higher than last year's. However, this may not be enough to keep up with inflation and health care expenses for beneficiaries.

Social Security benefits will rise by 2.8% in 2026, but it may not completely outweigh inflation's impact on retirees' finances. Here's what you need to know.