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Social Security's 2027 COLA Could Be 3.6%. Here's Why That's Not Necessarily Great News.

A more generous raise always comes at a cost.

Social Security's 2027 COLA Could Be 3.6%. Here's Why That's Not Necessarily Great News.

Published September 23, 2026 · Category: Finance

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If you're just itching to know what your 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will amount to, join the club. Many seniors are anxious to get news of their upcoming raise. And at this point, the wait is almost over.

The Social Security Administration is set to announce an official 2027 COLA on Oct. 14. That's when a key inflation report that's needed to calculate that raise is set to be released.

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