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New 2027 COLA forecast reveals a shrinking raise for retired workers

Average Social Security checks have finally surpassed $2,000 per month in 2026. However, new forecasts for 2027 suggest that rising taxes and inflation will quickly offset these gains.

Early COLA predictions are out: Here’s what Social Security recipients might get in 2027

According to The Senior Citizen League, 2027’s COLA is predicted to dip below that of 2026’s 2.8% adjustment to 2.5%. The 2.8 ...

Social Security's 2027 COLA: There's Bad News Already

Initial estimates are calling for a smaller Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than in 2026. COLAs are ...

First Look at Next Year’s Social Security Raise Should Have Seniors Concerned

The COLA is called a raise because it results in a retiree’s monthly benefits check getting bigger. The purpose of it is to ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecasts a small bump at 2.5%. But early predictions are often incorrect. Here’s what retirees should watch instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecast is a small bump at 2.5%. Here’s what retirees should watch for instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...
MarketWatch

Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the smallest since 2021

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is expected to be smaller in 2027, with one estimate coming in at 1.3%, as older adults struggle with affordability of food and housing. The COLA for 2027 ...
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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Offers No Silver Lining

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is here, and larger checks are arriving this month. There's no silver lining for retirees who will end up with a benefits increase that's ...
Newsweek

Social Security Recipients Get Bad News About Payment Increase Predictions

Social Security recipients have received a wave of bad news due to the Fed's rate cut in December. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent with a 9-3 vote and also indicated that future cuts ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Social Security 2026: Payment dates and COLA increase you need to know

A new calendar year means a new Social Security payment schedule for beneficiaries is on the books. The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the ...
Detroit Free Press

COLA increase has taken effect for 2026. SS changes, January schedule

Michigan beneficiaries will see a normal Social Security payment schedule for January 2026, with the first checks expected on Jan. 14. The 2026 cost-of-living increase will be applied. Social Security ...
The Florida Times-Union

When do Social Security payments go out in January? See schedule

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security retirement benefits for January will be paid on Wednesdays ...