New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

The actual adjustment won't be announced until later this year, but projections suggest seniors could see a modest bump.

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National story. 20 articles from 9 sources. Updated Jul 15, 2026.

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 15, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Bad news for retirees: Social Security’s new COLA prediction is out

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 15, 2026

Social Security new COLA prediction is out but there’s no relief in site

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The OregonianCenter· Jul 15, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Bad news for retirees: Social Security’s new COLA prediction is out

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WGN ChicagoCenter· Jul 14, 2026

New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

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New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment

NewsweekCenter· Jul 14, 2026

Social Security COLA Update: Why Payment Boost Predicted to Be Smaller

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 14, 2026

Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023

KXAN AustinCenter· Jul 14, 2026

New Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment projections released for 2027 adjustment

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Social Security recipients could see bigger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, new forecast says

AL.comLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Social Security’s new COLA prediction is out and it’s more bad news for retirees

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  1. Jul 14Only center coverage:New Social Security COLA projections released for 2027 adjustment
  2. Jul 15Social Security’s new COLA prediction is out and it’s more bad news for retirees

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