Social Security cost of living adjustments must be protected
A 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced Wednesday is welcome news for older Americans facing higher prices for everyday essentials like groceries, utilities and health care. But new AARP polling finds most people feel they would need a 5% to 7% increase just to keep up with inflation, which hit 3.7% in September. Powered [
By: Catherine Taylor
Outlets: Rhode Island Current
Published: October 16, 2026
Words: 625
Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago
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