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Social Security recipients will get more money next year. Here’s how much benefits may rise.

Social Security recipients will get more money next year. Here’s how much benefits may rise.
MarketWatch Wednesday 12 August 2026, 14:54 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read
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Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could be as much as 3.6% in 2027.

Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could be as much as 3.6% in 2027.
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