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The Projected 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Just Increased

Higher-than-expected inflation could mean a larger raise for Social Security recipients.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Feb 21, 2025 at 8:11AM EST

Recent inflation data has been a bit higher than expected, and this could mean a bigger 2026 Social Security COLA as well. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses the recent inflation data and what it could mean to your Social Security benefits next year.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 17, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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