From The Retirement Nerds.
The 2026 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has been officially announced — and in this video, I’ll break down exactly how much your benefits are going up and what it means for your retirement budget.
We explain:
The official 2026 COLA percentage
How it compares to previous years
What this means for your monthly Social Security check
Whether COLA adjustments are really keeping up with inflation
How Medicare premiums may impact your net increase
Smart planning tips based on the new COLA
📌 If you’re already collecting Social Security or planning to file soon, this update is essential to understanding how your income will change in 2026.
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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
0:00 Official Increase Amount
0:16 Important Context
0:59 When this Takes Effect
2:12 Historical Comparison
2:42 How COLA is Calculated
4:01 Max Earnings Change for 2026
6:45 Medicare Cannibalization of COLA
8:45 Earnings Limit for SS Pre-FRA
10:11 Where to Get Help
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We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.
