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Hot inflation just lifted the projected 2027 Social Security raise to 3.6%

New estimates put the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.5% to 3.6%, the largest boost in three years. Here's what it means for ...
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Social Security uses a flawed inflation formula for retirees -- but right now, it doesn't matter much

Retirees' Social Security benefits usually lose buying power due to a flaw in how the COLA is calculated. However, this flaw isn't very problematic so far in 2026. The silver lining will almost ...