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Projected 2027 Social Security cost of living adjustment down slightly after inflation report

Headline from Just the News

The Senior Citizens League cut its estimated 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security to 3.6%. If that projection turns out accurate, the 2027 COLA will be the highest in four years.

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  1. KOB 4

    Social Security COLA 2027: Why a New Mexico financial advisor says you shouldn’t spend more (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    New projections are out for next year's Social Security raise and it could be the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four years.

  2. Just the News

    Projected 2027 Social Security cost of living adjustment down slightly after inflation report (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The Senior Citizens League cut its estimated 2027 Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security to 3.6%. If that projection turns out accurate, the 2027 COLA will be the highest in four years.

  3. CBS News

    Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.

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