https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-social-security-check-going-up-in-2027-see-the-latest-cola-estimatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-social-security-check-going-up-in-2027-see-the-latest-cola-estimateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-social-security-check-going-up-in-2027-see-the-latest-cola-estimates#u68742Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:20:31 +0000Fresh inflation data has pushed leading projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment into the mid-3 percent range. AARP estimates the 2027 COLA at 3.6 percent, which could raise average monthly checks by roughly $71 to $75. While higher benefits provide additional income for retirees and Supplemental Security Income recipients, analysts note that the increases are driven by persistent inflation. Beneficiaries must wait until October for the official announcement from the Social Security Administration regarding the exact adjustment figure.Why it mattersThe annual cost-of-