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Social Security 2027 COLA Is Official: Retirees Get $75 More a Month as Benefits Rise 3.6%, Highest Raise in 4 Years, But Affordability Concerns Remain

Oct 15, 2026 · 03:52 AM ET· updated 57m ago
Social Security 2027 COLA Is Official: Retirees Get $75 More a Month as Benefits Rise 3.6%, Highest Raise in 4 Years, But Affordability Concerns Remain

Social Security announces 3.6% COLA for 2027; average retirement benefits rise $75 a month.

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Social Security benefits are going up 3.6% next year, giving retirees about $75 extra monthly. This shows the government is helping people keep up with living costs, though some worry about long term affordability.

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