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Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 3 developments

The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Social Security COLA Forecasts Predict Biggest Boost Since COVID

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Social Security announcing benefits change on Oct. 14

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  3. Newest

    Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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  1. The Hill

    When will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced? (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.

  2. Newsweek

    Social Security COLA Forecasts Predict Biggest Boost Since COVID (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Forecasters expect the COLA to boost benefits by around 3.5 to 3.6 percent in 2027.

  3. News Nation Now

    When will the 2027 Social Security COLA adjustment be announced? (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Social Security announcing change to retirement benefits on Oct. 14 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    While the Social Security COLA is on track to the be the largest since 2023, a portion of the increase will be lost to rising Medicare costs.

  5. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Social Security announcing benefits change on Oct. 14 (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    While the Social Security COLA is on track to the be the largest since 2023, a portion of the increase will be lost to rising Medicare costs.

  6. News Nation Now

    Social Security's 2027 COLA: What to know ahead of the announcement (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    Retirees will find out Wednesday how much their Social Security checks are going up next year.

  7. The Conversation US

    Social Security benefits are rising again, but probably not enough to offset healthcare costs (opens The Conversation US)

    Published

    The Conversation US's feed description

    Some advocates for older Americans want the government to change the index used for this adjustment to one more tailored to their spending patterns.

  8. FOX 8 Cleveland

    2027 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is being announced Wednesday (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

    Published

    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    It's only a day away. More money could be on the way for those retirees who rely on Social Security starting Wednesday.

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Social Security COLA 2027: Here's how much more money retirees will get next year (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    closeup, background, copy space

  10. MLive

    Social Security COLA announcement is today: How much more will retirees get in 2027? (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    The change will impact some 70 million people who receive traditional Social Security benefits, as well as disability and survivor beneficiaries.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Social Security COLA announcement: How much more will retirees get in 2027? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The change will impact some 70 million people who receive traditional Social Security benefits, as well as disability and survivor beneficiaries.

  12. KRDO

    Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% bump in benefits in 2027 (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Senior citizens and other Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% boost in their monthly payments in 2027, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday. It’s the largest cost of living adjustment since 2023.

  13. News Nation Now

    Social Security announces COLA for 2027 (opens News Nation Now)

    Published

    News Nation Now's feed description

    Here's how much Social Security checks are going up in 2027.

  14. Newsweek

    Social Security COLA Revealed: What 3.6% Increase Means for Retirees (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The 2027 COLA comes amid concern the annual increase will do little to ease the financial pressures of older Americans.

  15. NPR

    Inflation sizzled in September -- and Social Security benefits will get a boost (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.

  16. NBC News

    Social Security recipients will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living increase in 2027 (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $70 per month, the Social Security Administration said.

  17. Insider

    Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living increase in 2027 (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027. Average monthly checks for beneficiaries will increase by $75.

  18. ABC 7 New York

    Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month (opens ABC 7 New York)

    Published

    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.

  19. WTOP Washington DC

    Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living boost in 2027, reflecting an average increase of $75 per month (opens WTOP Washington DC)

    Published

    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% cost-of-living boost in 2027, reflecting an average increase of $75 per month.

  20. ABC News

    Social Security Administration says cost-of-living adjustment will rise 3.6% in 2027 (opens ABC News)

    Published

    ABC News's feed description

    The cost-of-living adjustment ensures benefits keep pace with inflation.

  21. Amac

    BREAKING: Social Security COLA 3.6 Percent for 2027 (opens Amac)

    Published

    Amac's feed description

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced this morning that the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 will be 3.6 percent, on the higher end of what most experts predicted.

  22. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Social Security announces 2027 benefit increase (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

    Published

    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    The long-awaited Social Security cost of living announcement came Wednesday with a small increase.

  23. CBS News

    Social Security announces cost-of-living increase for 2027 (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is the largest since 2023. Here's how it will impact the typical benefit check starting early next year.

  24. Quartz

    Social Security is raising benefits 3.6% in 2027 (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    The adjustment, the largest since 2023, will raise the average retirement benefit by $75 per month beginning in January

  25. FOX Business

    Social Security announces cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The Social Security Administration announced new the new cost-of-living adjustment after the latest consumer inflation data was released on Wednesday.

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