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Monday, August 3Retirement
Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Projected Near 3.7%
via AARP
Early inflation estimates suggest Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment may land between 3.6% and 3.8%, raising the average monthly benefit by roughly $70–$74. The official figure won't be confirmed until mid-October, after the Social Security Administration reviews September's CPI data.
Why it matters
Knowing the early COLA range now lets retirees and near-retirees plan 2027 budgets, keeping in mind that rising Medicare Part B premiums could offset part of the monthly gain.
