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Social Security’s COLA could be 4.7% in 2027 as inflation hits the highest level in 3 years

Social Security’s COLA could be 4.7% in 2027 as inflation hits the highest level in 3 years
MarketWatch Wednesday 10 June 2026, 15:00 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
Key Points

A total of 44% of older Americans depend on Social Security for all of their income, according to the Senior Citizens League.

A total of 44% of older Americans depend on Social Security for all of their income, according to the Senior Citizens League.
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