The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living increase for 2027, which will raise monthly payments for nearly 72 million Social Security recipients.
The increase is set to take effect in January 2027. According to the agency, Social Security retirement benefits will rise by an average of $75 a month.
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