‘A pittance’: Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, about $75 a month for the average retiree, but some say it’s not enough
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What happened
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment comes as inflation hits 3.7% and older Americans struggle with rising healthcare, grocery and gas bills.
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