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How much more could your Social Security check increase next year?

Digilifetrends Updated 2026-07-27 1 min read

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to give retirees a lift, but the question is whether it will be enough.

The Social Security COLA is designed to help about 68 million Social Security beneficiaries keep pace with inflation. 
The Social Security COLA is designed to help about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is intended to help roughly 68 million beneficiaries keep up with rising prices, offering a boost to monthly retirement budgets.

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