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Here's How the 2027 Social Security COLA Is Projected to Stack Up to the 2026 COLA

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Here's How the 2027 Social Security COLA Is Projected to Stack Up to the 2026 COLA

Published August 16, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The 2027 Social Security COLA projection just got an update, and it's not great news for seniors hoping for a huge benefit boost. The latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) puts the COLA at 3.6%, 0.2% lower than its previous prediction.

However, there is a silver lining. Even at 3.6%, the 2027 COLA would still be higher than the benefit boost seniors got this year.

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