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

MarketWatch · Jun 10, 2026, 3:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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

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