Uh Oh: Retirees Might Have to Wait Longer Than Expected to Find Out What Their 2026 Social Security COLA Will Be @themotleyfool #stocks

Seniors may have to wait to see what 2026 Social Security COLA is due to shutdown

Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the government shutdown ends.

Social Security COLA hike

Social Security recipients now have the second of three data points that will determine their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.A key gauge for inflation — the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (known as the CPI-W)…

Uh Oh: Retirees Might Have to Wait Longer Than Expected to Find Out What Their 2026 Social Security COLA Will Be @themotleyfool #stocks

Key PointsA key report needed to finalize the 2026 Social Security COLA might not be released on time.The federal government shutdown is to blame.Social Security payments won't be impacted -- and retirees will eventually find out the amount of the upcoming COLA.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Many retirees have Oct. 15 circled on their calendars. What's so special about that date? Two important things happen…