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The 2027 COLA Calculation Has Officially Started -- Here's What to Watch This Summer

Social Security recipients have a lot riding on that key number.

The 2027 COLA Calculation Has Officially Started -- Here's What to Watch This Summer

Published July 3, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

If you rely on Social Security for retirement income, you're probably hoping for a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 than what you received in 2026. And that's understandable. A larger raise that puts more money in your pocket should, in theory, make it easier to pay your bills.

Current estimates suggest that retirees on Social Security could be in line for a relatively strong increase in 2027. But the final number is far from locked in.

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