Government Shutdown: Will the 2026 Social Security COLA Still Happen?

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The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2026 is scheduled to be revealed on Oct. 15 after September's inflation data becomes available. However, the government shutdown may stand in the way. In this short video, I'll break down what retirees need to know about it.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Oct. 8, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 9, 2025.

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