Here's the Truth About Social Security COLAs -- and Why You Can't Count on Them

At this point, many seniors are itching to know what their 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will amount to. And if you're frustrated that an official COLA announcement hasn't come out yet, you're not alone.The Social Security Administration (SSA) was supposed to announce a 2026 COLA on Oct. 15. But because of the government shutdown, a key inflation report wasn't released on time, forcing the SSA to delay its announcement.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool