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Is a Higher 2027 COLA Actually Good News? Here's the Honest Answer.

Estimates may be pointing to a larger raise in the new year, but don't celebrate that just yet.

Is a Higher 2027 COLA Actually Good News? Here's the Honest Answer.

Published July 2, 2026 · Category: Finance

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If you're collecting Social Security, you may be rooting for a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. After all, a bigger COLA means a more robust monthly check.

But while a more generous Social Security COLA might sound like good news on the surface, there's an important catch you should know about. And it may make you rethink what you wish for.

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