Tag Archives: Adjustment

EA and Battlefield Studios have done a major U-turn on a drastic Battlefield 6 change made earlier this week, following community feedback. This change, which saw initial spawn ticket figures decrease across the board for the Conquest game mode, has been removed entirely. In addition, the timer limit has been reverted back to its original 45-minutes. Conquest, a series staple …

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 Social Security COLA announcement will now be Oct. 24. It is timed to the September Consumer Price Index, which also has not yet been released. The agency adjusts its benefits every year based on inflation. …

US to publish CPI report for annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment  Reuters With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown  CNN Inflation Report Will Be Released Despite Shutdown  The New York Times Why the Next CPI Report Is Important for Social Security Checks, Bonds and 401(k)s  The Wall Street Journal BLS Recalls Staff …

President Trump’s tariff and trade policy is set to influence Social Security’s “raise” for the upcoming year. In theory, the big day for Social Security’s more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is less than a week away. Depending on whether or not the federal government shutdown delays a key data release (which I’ll touch on in a moment), the Social …

In spite of an expected first for Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year’s raise is likely to come up short for most beneficiaries. The biggest announcement of the year for Social Security’s more than 70 million beneficiaries is rapidly approaching. In a little over two weeks, on Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will lift the hood …

Social Security commonly undergoes changes each year. The program’s earnings-test limits tend to rise from one year to the next, as does its wage cap. But perhaps the most important update in the context of Social Security is the program’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a COLA automatically. COLAs are meant to help ensure …

Social Security cost of living adjustment likely higher this year  Axios Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be slightly higher in 2026, estimates find. What that means for retirees  CNBC Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could increase 2.7% in 2026, according to a new estimate  CBS News Medicare Part B Premium May Top $200 a Month in 2026  AARP 2026 Social Security COLA estimate at 2.8% …

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5% increase U.S. retirees received in 2025. That’s according to an estimate from the Senior Citizens League, which recently posted its latest COLA prediction based on August inflation figures figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Virginia advocacy group has released nine COLA estimates so …

Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet again. For most retired Americans, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial foundation that helps them make ends meet. Even though the average monthly retired-worker check only crested $2,000 for the first time …

The latest projections suggest President Donald Trump’s tariff and trade policies will alter Social Security checks in the upcoming year. For an overwhelming number of retirees, Social Security provides more than just a monthly check. It’s nothing short of a foundational puzzle piece to their financial well-being. In each of the last 24 years, Gallup has asked retirees to gauge …