Fastest Four: Social Security is Rising
The Get Ready For The Future Show
<p>Social Security checks are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026 — but don’t get too excited. That’s only about $56 more per month for the average retiree. The problem? Healthcare costs are climbing faster than inflation, and Medicare premiums are expected to jump 11.6%, eating away nearly half of that “raise.”</p>
<p>In this week’s Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, Scott Inman explains why your Social Security increase won’t go as far as you think — and what you can do to keep your retirement income ahead of rising costs.</p>
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<li>Why COLA increases aren’t keeping up with real expenses</li>
<li>How Medicare and inflation erode your buying power</li>
<li>Smart strategies to protect and grow your income in retirement</li>
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