Social Security 2027 COLA likely 3.5% as Treasury prepares October announcementThe Social Security Administration is set to announce a 3.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment on Oct 14, a rise that will add about $73 a month for the average retiree but leaves the program’s 75‑year solvency outlook unchanged.11 October 2026
Social Security payments set for largest rise in three years as inflation bitesNew consumer price data suggests US retirees will see a benefit bump of up to 3.6 per cent in 2027, driven by surging diesel and energy costs.12 September 2026
