What a 3.9% Social Security COLA in 2027 Would Add to Your Monthly Check
It may only be a modest boost for one big reason.
What a 3.9% Social Security COLA in 2027 Would Add to Your Monthly Check
Overview
Even though 2026 isn't even halfway done, many Social Security recipients are wondering what cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, they might get in the new year. And while we won't have a solid handle on that number until October, since COLAs are calculated based on inflation changes in July, August, and September, economic data along the way can provide some clues.
In April, the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 3.9% on an annual basis. That's the specific index COLAs are based on. Following that report, the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group, put out a 3.9% COLA estimate for Social Security benefits in 2027.
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