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Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation?

MarketWatch · October 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation?

The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living

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Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027

The Hill · 2 h ago

Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

The New York Times · 2 h ago

Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost

NPR Business · 3 h ago

Social Security paychecks will go up by about $75 a month in January

Washington Post Business · 3 h ago

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