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Forecasts Push 2027 Social Security COLA Near 4%

Rising CPI-W readings have lifted private COLA forecasts and the SSA will use July–September data to set the official increase in October.

Inflation Jump Pushes 2027 Social Security COLA Forecasts Near 4%

Energy Spike Lifts Early Forecasts for 2027 Social Security COLA

Higher Oil Prices Push Early 2027 Social Security COLA Forecasts Higher

Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Hits 67 in 2026 as New Analyses Favor Waiting to Claim

Projections Point to 2.7% Social Security COLA for 2026