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The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, but experts warn the boost may still fall short of retirees’ hopes.
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Retirees hoping for a substantial increase in Social Security benefits this year will likely be disappointed despite being on a track for record cost of living adjustment (COLA).
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