Prediction: The 2026 Social Security COLA Will Be Higher Than Experts Think

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It's far too early to know what next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment might be. However, based on several inflation estimates, it's possible to make an educated prediction. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what he foresees for Social Security recipients in 2026.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 27, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 28, 2025.

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