YOUR 2027 SOCIAL SECURITY RAISE IS SET

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3.6%

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About $75

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72 million

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January 2027

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Dec. 31, 2026

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CPI-W

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2.8% in 2026

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Medicare

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Automatic

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See your exact 2027 check

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