cost-of-living adjustment
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What’s Next: Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is projected to be 4.7%, up from last month’s projection of 4.2%, according to calculations from Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare policy analyst.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be 4.7% in 2027 — up from 2.8% this year — with inflation now at the highest level in three years.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Those receiving Social Security won’t find out the actual cost-of-living adjustment until October.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The cost-of-living adjustment is based on CPI-W, which gives more weight to food, apparel, and transportation costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
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