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05 Jul 2026, 10:39 UTC · 4h ago
3 Things Retirees Need to Know About How the COLA Is Actually Calculated
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05 Jul 2026, 10:39 UTC · 4h ago
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Social Security COLAs are calculated using CPI-W data from the third quarter, meaning they do not account for inflation spikes occurring in the final quarter of the year. — This creates a lag in purchasing power for a significant demographic of consumers, potentially dampening long-term retail demand during inflationary periods.
-0.20The CPI-W formula typically underestimates the actual spending patterns of seniors, particularly regarding rapidly increasing healthcare costs. — Persistent underestimation of cost-of-living adjustments leads to a gradual decline in the real disposable income of retirees.
-0.20Social Security benefits do not receive an annual adjustment if inflation data shows prices remained stagnant or declined. — This is a standard structural feature of the program with minimal immediate market-moving potential.
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