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Social Security's Trump Bump-Powered 2027 COLA Should Yield a Rare Silver Lining and a Dark Cloud
19+ hour, 41+ min ago (733+ words) Social Security's COLA is the near-annual raise given to beneficiaries that accounts for inflation (rising prices). If a large basket of goods and services regularly purchased by Social Security recipients increases in cost by 2.5% from the previous year, benefits would…...
Here's the Average Social Security Raise Retirees Could See in 2027
6+ day, 29+ min ago (806+ words) While the upcoming COLA isn't set in stone, working estimates could give you an idea of what to expect. If you're someone who receives benefits from Social Security, there may be a big question on your mind: What will the…...
Social Security's Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Should Have Its First Silver Lining Since 2023, but There's a Steep Price to Pay for This Victory
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (871+ words) For the nearly 55 million retired workers who took home a Social Security benefit in July, there are few, if any, announcements more anticipated than the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal in October. A quarter-century of Gallup surveys shows that 80% to…...
The 2027 Social Security COLA Is Coming Into Focus: How Inflationary Trump-Era Policies Could Push Social Security Benefits Higher Next Year
1+ week, 1+ day ago (618+ words) We're just a few weeks away from learning one of the most important numbers that will affect the finances of more than 71 million Americans in 2027. The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be determined on…...
The 2027 Social Security COLA Is Shaping Up to Be the Largest Since 2023. Here's What That Means for You.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (397+ words) A big benefit increase is likely on the way, but it may not go as far as you expect. Social Security beneficiaries are just a few months away from what will likely be their largest benefit boost in four years....
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Just Raised New Inflation Concerns. Here's What It Could Mean for Your 2027 Social Security COLA.
2+ week, 18+ min ago (554+ words) New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's job description doesn't mention anything about Social Security. But that doesn't mean that his moves can't impact the program that serves over 75 million Americans. Actually, what Warsh and his fellow Federal Open Market Committee…...
Here's the Maximum Social Security Increase You Could Get From a 3.6% 2027 COLA
2+ week, 1+ day ago (263+ words) The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will add up to $187 to the wealthiest seniors' Social Security benefits, if the latest projections are correct. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates that next year's COLA will come in around 3.6%. We won't know…...
Social Security COLA Estimate for 2027 Slips as Inflation Cools -- Here's What It Means for Your Check
2+ week, 6+ day ago (273+ words) While everyone seems to agree that 2027's COLA will be higher than the 2.8% increase of 2026, their predictions of where the COLA will land are all over the place. For example: According to CRFB, high COLAs may provide helpful near-term support…...
If the Latest Social Security COLA Forecasts Are Correct, Here's How Much the Average Benefit Will Rise in 2027
3+ week, 2+ day ago (546+ words) Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, won't be announced until October 2026. And there's a reason for that. Still, there are some early clues as to what next year's COLA might look like. Independent Social Security analyst Mary Johnson estimates that…...
President Trump Is Eyeing Australia-Inspired Retirement Accounts. Here's What That Would Mean for You.
3+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) The Trump administration has been exploring ways to help Americans retire more comfortably, and one idea the president floated last month was offering new retirement accounts modeled after Australia's retirement system. Here's what that could look like -- the good and…...