Event Brief
Social Security COLA forecast could reach 4.2% in 2027
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: A forecast suggests Social Security’s 2027 COLA could rise as much as 4.2% due to inflation and energy prices.
WHO: Social Security COLA forecasters
WHAT: Forecast for Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment rises to as much as 4.2%
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The forecast was boosted by inflation and energy and grocery price increases.
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