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flag Social Security beneficiaries face projected 2026 COLA of 2.3%, with warnings of potential future cuts.

flag Social Security's 2022 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was 2.5%, disappointing many seniors. flag For 2026, a 2.3% increase is projected, but higher inflation could boost it. flag However, large COLAs are often tied to high inflation, which can hurt retirees financially. flag The current COLA calculation uses an index that may not fully reflect seniors' expenses. flag With the Social Security surplus dwindling, beneficiaries could face reduced payments from 2035. flag To prepare, experts suggest delaying Social Security benefits, investing in dividend stocks, and creating a retirement budget.

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