Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027

Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Max Rego, as published by The Hill Business · October 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent in 2027, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. With the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA), Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month on average, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Last...

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