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2027 Social Security COLA Seen at 3.9%, Lifting Average Checks by About $81

The projection reflects April’s 3.9% CPI‑W reading used to set the annual adjustment.

Senior Group Pegs 2027 Social Security COLA at 2.8%

Seminole County Rebuts Florida CFO’s Overspending Claim as State Reviews County’s Letter

Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement at Risk of Delay

USDA Cost-of-Living Update Boosts SNAP Benefits Starting Oct. 1

First September Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 10 for Birthdays 1–10

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026