Tag: COLA

2027 Social Security COLA: What Your Raise Could Look Like

The 2027 COLA estimate has narrowed to 3.5%–3.6% as of late September. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) calls its 3.5% projection its final forecast before the official number arrives on October 14. The 2026 COLA is already confirmed at 2.8%, effective January 2026. I've also kept the latest Trustees Report…

SSI Maximum Payment Amounts for 2026, Plus the 2027 Outlook

The maximum federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for 2026 is $994 a month for an individual and $1,491 a month for a couple, confirmed by the Social Security Administration's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). That's up from $967 and $1,450 in 2025. Most people don't actually get the maximum. Your…