Retirement
2027 Social Security COLA Expected Near 3.5% — Official Announcement Due October 14
via The Motley Fool
Forecasters project the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment near 3.5 percent, the biggest annual benefit boost since 2023. The official number arrives October 14 when the SSA releases September CPI data.
Why it matters
Knowing what a 3.5% raise looks like — roughly $75 more per month on average — lets retirees refine their 2027 spending plans now, before the official announcement.


