https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-trump-bump-fueled-2027-cola-has-a-hidden-catch-and-it-could-erase-some-or-all-of-your-raiseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-trump-bump-fueled-2027-cola-has-a-hidden-catch-and-it-could-erase-some-or-all-of-your-raisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-security-s-trump-bump-fueled-2027-cola-has-a-hidden-catch-and-it-could-erase-some-or-all-of-your-raise#u173129Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:41:42 +0000Social Security benefits are set to rise by 3.6% in 2027, but a hidden deduction could erode some or all of this increase. This deduction, which comes out before retirees see their checks, could significantly impact their spending power. The COLA, fueled by the Trump-era economic boost, is the fifth-largest raise over the last 35 years. However, the deduction may quietly swallow a big chunk of it, potentially leaving some retirees with little to no increase.Why it mattersThe Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security is designed to keep benefits in line with inflation. The 2027 COLA