‘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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Elder Care · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

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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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