Expect a massive Social Security COLA in 2027, but there's a major downside
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Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive a significant cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027,driven by rising inflation caused by trade wars and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This 'Trump Bump' will temporarily boost monthly payouts yet risks depleting the program's reserve funds, poTentially triggering benefit cuts for future retirees.
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