This Estimate of Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Was Just Revised. Here's How Tariffs Could Impact Your Benefits.

Millions of American seniors rely on Social Security to make ends meet. Half of households with someone age 65 or older rely on the government program for the majority of their incomes, according to data reviewed by the Social Security Administration.That makes the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, an extremely important number for households trying to keep up with the rising costs of goods and services. While we're still about six months away from determining the exact raise Social Security beneficiaries will receive in 2026, early data suggests seniors might be disappointed with next year's increase.Tariffs could change all of that. Here's where things stand today and how tariffs could impact your benefits next year.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool