Your Social Security check will rise 3.6% next year, but will it be able to keep up with inflation?
The COLA is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
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Your Social Security check will rise 3.6% next year, but will it be able to keep up with inflation?
Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-10-14): Your Social Security check will rise 3.6% next year, but will it be able to keep up with inflation? The COLA is aimed at helping about 68 million… Primary source: original at MarketWatch (marketwatch.com).