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I Just Got My 2026 COLA Letter — My New Monthly Amount Shocked Me

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I Just Got My 2026 COLA Letter — My New Monthly Amount Shocked Me

When my 2026 COLA letter arrived showing just a $23 monthly increase, I did the…

April 8, 2026 • Camille Joséphine Archer

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