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Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Was Just Announced. Here's Where It Stands.

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Published: Oct 14, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC

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2026-10-14-Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, based on today’s inflation data.

Committee for a Responsible Federal BudgetHigh Inflation Drives 3.6% Social Security COLA-2026-10-14

A 2027 COLA of 3.6% will be added to Social Security payments and retirement benefits in January. But FERS annuitants will see a smaller 2.6% adjustment.

Federal News Network2027 COLA is 3.6% for many retirees, but some feds will see a smaller adjustment

2027 is set for another large pay bump for Social Security beneficiaries.

The Motley FoolHere's How the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Stacks Up Against 2024, 2025, and 2026

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Just Announced! Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027Social Security Administration (.gov)17 hr. ago
High Inflation Drives 3.6% Social Security COLA-2026-10-14Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget22 hr. ago
2027 COLA is 3.6% for many retirees, but some feds will see a smaller adjustmentFederal News Network12 hr. ago
The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to knowPBS12 hr. ago
Here's How the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Stacks Up Against 2024, 2025, and 2026The Motley Fool13 hr. ago
Social Security sets its 2027 COLA increase at 3.6%. Here's what that means for your benefits.CBS NewsUnited States21 hr. ago
As Social Security races toward insolvency, retirees are getting their biggest COLA boost in 4 yearsFortune4 hr. ago
A More Accurate Social Security COLA Would Close 12 Percent of the Program’s ShortfallCato Institute17 hr. ago
Social Security announces cost-of-living adjustment for 2027Fox Business20 hr. ago
Trump administration promises social security recipients 3.6% increase in 2027The GuardianUnited Kingdom19 hr. ago
Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Was Just Announced. Here's Where It Stands.Yahoo Finance12 hr. ago
Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%The New York TimesUnited States20 hr. ago

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