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Social Security Poised for a Mid‑3% COLA as SSA Prepares October Announcement

Remaining July–September CPI‑W data will determine the official 2027 adjustment.

Miami Tops New York in Cost of Living, BEA Data Show

BLS Sets Oct. 24 CPI Release, Keeping Social Security's 2026 COLA on Schedule

2026 Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7%–2.8% After August Inflation Data

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026