Tag: COLA

2027 Social Security COLA Is 3.6%: What Your New Check Looks Like, Plus the 2028 Outlook

The 2027 Social Security COLA is 3.6%, announced by the SSA on October 14, 2026. The average retired worker's check rises about $75 a month, from $2,095 to roughly $2,170, starting with January 2027 payments. It's the biggest raise since 2023's 8.7%, and it landed at the top of the…

2027 SSI Maximum Payment: $1,029 a Month, Plus the 2027 Payment Dates

The maximum federal SSI payment for 2027 is $1,029 a month for an individual and $1,544 a month for a couple. The Social Security Administration set those amounts on October 14, 2026, with the 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). That's a $35 raise for individuals and $53 for couples. You'll see…