Yahoo Entertainment August 22, 2026 • 12:00

Millions of US seniors could lose full Social Security COLAs. New proposal may preserve program, but here’s who loses - Yahoo Finance

By Laura Grande and Vishesh Raisinghani

Millions of US seniors could lose full Social Security COLAs. New proposal may preserve program, but here’s who loses - Yahoo Finance

The crucial federal program faces an urgent solvency crisis.

For 2026, the Social Security Administration pegged COLA at 2.8% (5). That increase took effect with benefits payable in January 2026.
Looking ahead, inflation has cooled somewhat, but prices are st… [+12424 chars]

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