A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

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Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

The annual cost-of-living-adjustment isn't keeping up with inflation, according to The Senior Citizens League advocacy group.