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Social Security’s 2027 COLA Forecast Just Got Smaller. But There Is Good News for Retirees.

Social Security's 2027 COLA may be smaller than initially expected, but there is a silver lining for retirees.

Social Security’s 2027 COLA Forecast Just Got Smaller. But There Is Good News for Retirees.

Published September 7, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Each October, the Social Security Administration announces the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the subsequent year. COLAs are designed to ensure benefit payments increase in lockstep with inflation, thereby preserving the purchasing power of Social Security.

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) recently revised its 2027 COLA forecast lower. Despite the downward revision, there is some good news for retired workers on Social Security. Here are the important details.

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