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Coverage dated October 20, 2026 to October 23, 2026

Social Security announces 3.6% benefit increase for 2027

Headline from Kilgore News Herald, on the newest of 2 developments

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security […]

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  1. 9 Changes to Social Security in 2027

    Headline from Kiplinger ·

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    Social Security announces 3.6% benefit increase for 2027

    Headline from Kilgore News Herald ·

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  1. Newsweek

    When Are November 2026 Social Security Payments Coming? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Payments come shortly after 2027 cost-of-living adjustment announcements, which will see benefits rise by 3.6 percent next year.

  2. Cheddar

    Social Security Benefits to Rise In 2027, But Will the Increase Be Enough? (opens Cheddar)

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    Cheddar's feed description

    Millions of American's relying on Social Security will see a bigger check next year, but the boost may not go as far as they hope.

  3. Kiplinger

    9 Changes to Social Security in 2027 (opens Kiplinger)

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    Kiplinger's feed description

    Higher payouts, new tax limits and updated earnings rules are coming in January. Here is everything retirees and workers need to know.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Social Security benefits COLA 2027: Find out early how much more money you’ll get (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see the increase in January 2027.

  5. MLive

    Social Security COLA 2027: There’s a way to find out your exact benefits increase early (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see the increase in January 2027.

  6. Kilgore News Herald

    Social Security announces 3.6% benefit increase for 2027 (opens Kilgore News Herald)

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    Kilgore News Herald's feed description

    Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security […]

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