https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-cost-of-living-increase-prepare-to-be-disappointed-experts-warnContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-cost-of-living-increase-prepare-to-be-disappointed-experts-warnhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-cost-of-living-increase-prepare-to-be-disappointed-experts-warn#u69888Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:07:19 +0000Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to increase in January 2027. Forecasts suggest these adjustments will result in larger checks for recipients, with one estimate projecting a 3.5% cost of living adjustment. Despite the expected rise, some experts warn that the actual increase may leave beneficiaries disappointed. AARP has provided a projected cost of living adjustment for the 2027 period, though the specific final percentage remains subject to official confirmation.Why it mattersThe cost of living adjustment is an annual update designed to ensure benefit pa