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Social Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists

Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:27 PM · 1 min read

Social Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists — MarketWatch, Siesta Key Business news — Image: MarketWatch

The increase is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation

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