Today’s Lead Story
Wednesday, September 2Retirement
Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Raise Looks Larger Than This Year's
via The Motley Fool
Based on July and August inflation data already in hand, Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is shaping up to exceed 2026's 2.8% raise. September's CPI reading — due October 10 — is the last piece of the puzzle, and the Social Security Administration is expected to announce the official figure in mid-October.
Why it matters
Retirees and near-retirees can start penciling in a somewhat larger 2027 benefit, but the precise increase won't be confirmed until the SSA's October announcement.
