COLA increase estimated to be 3.2% in 2027 after summer inflation reports

Americans on Social Security could see an estimated cost-of-living adjustment between 3.2% and 3.6% in 2027, according to multiple forecasts, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July inflation report. The estimated COLA could add about $67 per month to beneficiaries’ pockets next year, according to Dow Jo

2027 Social Security COLA Projections: What is the latest projection after this month's inflation data?  MARCA

The formal COLA isn't expected for a couple of months, but projections say it could be one of the largest in years.

This number routinely offers Social Security recipients an important clue about the size of next year's COLA.