Inflation Could Lift Social Security Checks in 2027
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Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is tied to July–September inflation. With nearly 3.8% annualized inflation over the past three months, 2027 could bring a sizable bump—about 3.8% or roughly $78 more per month for a typical $2,071 benefit—though the final amount won’t be known until October, after September data are released.
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