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Fed’s December Rate Cut Points to Smaller 2027 Social Security COLA

Early estimates place the next adjustment near 2.3%–2.6%, with CPI‑W‑based calculations lagging retirees’ actual expenses.

Social Security Sets 2.8% COLA for 2026 as Democrats Push Temporary $200 Boost

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

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

Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement on Hold

Women for Trump Co-Founder Rebukes Soaring Grocery Costs as Data Show Fresh Spike

SSI Recipients Will Get Two Payments in October as Calendar Shifts Move November Check

2026 Social Security COLA Seen at About 2.7%–2.8% as Official Figure Nears