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Social Security 2026 COLA estimated at 2.7%, but much of it will go to Medicare Part B
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.
Social Security COLA up to 2.7%, but Medicare Part B hikes may eat up extra benefits
Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.
Social Security’s 2026 COLA on track to break a 29-year trend
That's better known as the annual Social Security benefits increase, or the raise that Social Security retirees get in most years. The Social Security Administration looks at changes to a basket of goods and services that is included in the consumer price index.
Social Security recipients in RI could get 2.7% raise in 2026 due to COLA
RI Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise in 2026. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.
2026 COLA may be erased by 11.6% Medicare Part B premium increase
COLA may be wiped out by an 11.6% hike in Medicare Part B premiums, posing a financial setback for low-income seniors.
Why 5 Years of High COLA Aren't Always Good News for Social Security Retirees
For millions of Social Security retirees in the U.S., the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is crucial for maintaining their purchasing power. However, a streak of high COLA increases isn't always beneficial.
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Inflation rose to 2.6% in October in first increase in six months
Inflation rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.6% for the year ending in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday in an update to the consumer price index, the first rise ...
UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% as food prices rise again
The figure for June marks the fastest rate of inflation, which measures how quickly prices are rising, since January 2024.
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US inflation rose 2.6% in October -- higher than a month earlier
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% versus a year ago last month — above the 2.4% increase seen in September, but falling in line with expectations, the Labor Department said on Wednesday.
CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, a sign inflation around the U.S. is creeping up after ...
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Inflation rises 2.6% in October, in line with expectations
Inflation rose slightly in October in line with economists' expectations, as the consumer price index was up 2.6% from a year ago and 0.2% compared with last month. Fox Business.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose to 2.7% in May — hotter than anticipated
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose more than expected in May and the annual rate climbed further above central bankers’ 2% goal, according to government data released Friday. The ...
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Inflation rose 2.6% last year, driven by energy prices
Inflation rose 2.6% last year, driven by energy prices In this March 25, 2021, file photo ... increased a sharp 0.6% and jumped 2.6% over the past year, led by rising energy prices.
UK inflation jumps to 3.6% as food prices soar – what it means for YOUR money
THE UK’s rate of inflation rose in June as food prices soared – and to an almost 18-month high. The Office for National ...
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Fed's preferred inflation gauge was up 2.6% in May - New York Post
The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) – the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation – rose 0.1% in May compared to the previous month and 2.6% year-over-year, according to the ...
UK inflation hits hotter-than-expected 3.6% in June
The U.K.'s annual inflation rate hit a hotter-than-expected 3.6% in June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had ...