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Projected 2027 Social Security COLA adjusted slightly after new inflation report

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The formal COLA isn't expected for a couple of months, but projections say it could be one of the largest in years.

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  1. Newsweek

    Social Security 2027: How New Inflation Report Could Impact COLA (opens Newsweek)

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    This number routinely offers Social Security recipients an important clue about the size of next year's COLA.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    New COLA update: Social Security’s increase on track to be highest in 4 years (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Social Security Administration will announce the official COLA on Oct. 14.

  3. AL.com

    Latest COLA update: Social Security’s increase on track to be highest in 4 years (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    If the projected 2027 COLA took effect today, average benefits would rise by $69.75, from $1,937.53 to $2,007.28.

  4. KLFY Lafayette

    Projected 2027 Social Security COLA adjusted slightly after new inflation report (opens KLFY Lafayette)

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    KLFY Lafayette's feed description

    The formal COLA isn't expected for a couple of months, but projections say it could be one of the largest in years.

  5. FOX Business

    New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data (opens FOX Business)

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    Social Security 2027 COLA estimates range from 3.2% to 3.6% after July CPI inflation data showed consumer prices rose 3.4% from a year ago.

  6. Washington Examiner

    COLA increase estimated to be 3.2% in 2027 after summer inflation reports (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Americans on Social Security could see an estimated cost-of-living adjustment between 3.2% and 3.6% in 2027, according to multiple forecasts, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July inflation report.

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