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Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation?

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM · 1 min read
Your Social Security check will rise an average of $75 a month — will it be able to keep up with inflation? — MarketWatch, Safety Harbor Business news
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The 3.6% COLA for 2027 is aimed at helping more than 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with the cost of living

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