#social-security-cola

#social-security-cola

Dividend-growth blue-chip stocks have historically outpaced Social Security COLA by several percentage points through sustained, compounding dividend increases.

2026 Social Security COLA of 2.8% is largely offset by higher Medicare Part B premiums, reducing retirees' net benefit increases.

September CPI raised annual inflation to 3.0% led by a 4.1% monthly gas spike, prompting a 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026.