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Source document· April 18, 2026

Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Is Getting a "Trump Bump" -- Here's How Much Extra You Might Receive

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Social Security's 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Is Getting a "Trump Bump" -- Here's How Much Extra You Might Receive Key Points There's arguably no announcement more anticipated by Social Security recipients than the annual COLA reveal in October…
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  • The buying power of Social Security income has plummeted by 20% from 2010 to 2024

    60% confidence

  • The 2027 Social Security COLA will be 3.2%, nearly double her previous forecast of 1.7% before the Iran war began

    60% confidence

  • One easy trick could pay you as much as $23,760 more each year in Social Security benefits

    60% confidence

  • The 2027 Social Security COLA is expected to be 2.8%

    60% confidence

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Social Security Administration · retired worker beneficiaries54.1 USD
Social Security Administration · average retired worker benefit2079.49 USD
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