Social Security's 2026 COLA Projection Keeps Rising. Here's Where it Stands Today

The more you rely on Social Security for retirement income, the more squeezed your budget might be. The reality is that Social Security will only replace a modest portion of your pre-retirement wages. And it's best to have other income sources, like an IRA or 401(k), to tap in retirement so you're not constantly struggling to cover your costs.But no matter how heavily or not you depend on Social Security, you're probably eager to know what next year's cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, might amount to. And the good news is, you shouldn't have to wait too much longer.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool