https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-are-3-major-social-security-changes-coming-in-2027-what-you-need-to-knowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-are-3-major-social-security-changes-coming-in-2027-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-are-3-major-social-security-changes-coming-in-2027-what-you-need-to-know#u131815Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:40:44 +0000More than 70 million Americans will receive a 3.6% Cost of Living Adjustment for their Social Security benefits in 2027, driven by high inflation. This adjustment marks the largest COLA increase since 2023, though many older adults argue the raise falls short of their actual financial needs. In addition to the COLA adjustment, upcoming updates involve four confirmed and projected changes including earnings limits, the taxable wage base, and the full retirement age. While federal beneficiaries may see a smaller adjustment, retirees across the country are preparing for how these changes will imp