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Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.

Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.
MarketWatch Wednesday 14 October 2026, 18:53 UTC By Alessandra Malito 1 min read
Key Points

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.
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