Social Security 2027 COLA: October 14 decision nears as inflation data points to a 3.6% increase, but what could it actually mean for your monthly check?

Economic Times - Oct 7, 2026

Social Security 2027 COLA date: The Oct. 14 announcement will settle the 2027 Social Security COLA. Current estimates point to roughly 3.4% to 3.6%, after earlier forecasts reached 3.8%. The final increase depends on third-quarter CPI-W data.

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