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- The U.S. Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Wednesday.
- Senior Citizens League predicts a 3.5% rise while AARP estimates a 3.6% increase.
- The 2026 COLA was 2.8%, raising average benefits by $56 to $2,064.
- The 2027 adjustment will appear in beneficiaries’ checks beginning in January.
- A 2026 Senior Citizens League survey found 89% said the COLA was too low.