https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-2027-cola-is-one-of-the-highest-in-decades-but-there-are-still-2-issues-retirees-may-run-intoContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-2027-cola-is-one-of-the-highest-in-decades-but-there-are-still-2-issues-retirees-may-run-intohttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-2027-cola-is-one-of-the-highest-in-decades-but-there-are-still-2-issues-retirees-may-run-into#u166571Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:51:42 +0000The Social Security Administration confirmed a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, marking one of the highest raises in decades. While the increase brings the new average monthly check to $2,170, retirees face ongoing financial concerns. Seniors in areas like Seattle experience grocery costs that outpace the adjustment, and the raise may fall short for many despite outpacing general inflation. Official notices detailing individual adjustments arrive in December.Why it mattersGeopolitical events drove up commodity prices throughout the year, keeping inflation high and heavily influe