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Senior Citizens League Predicts 3.8% 2027 Social Security Boost

6/11/2026

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United States Senior Citizens League forecasts a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, raising benefits from $2,026.41 to $2,103.41, $77 increase.
The June 10, 2026 forecast follows a 4.2% Consumer Price Index (CPI) rise in May and an 8.2% rate, from 7.3% in April.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged unchanged benefits despite a 2034 shortfall warning and said economist Diane Swonk expects two Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.

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United States Senior Citizens League forecasts a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, raising benefits from $2,026.41 to $2,103.41, $77 increase.
The June 10, 2026 forecast follows a 4.2% Consumer Price Index (CPI) rise in May and an 8.2% rate, from 7.3% in April.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged unchanged benefits despite a 2034 shortfall warning and said economist Diane Swonk expects two Federal Reserve rate hikes in 2026.