Social Security payment for Americans coming today
Beginning this week, millions of Americans who receive Social Security payments will see their benefit amounts increase. The September 2026 payment is being made today, September 16, while the official estimate for the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 is being finalized. As of now, most projections suggest a 3.5% to 3.6% increase for 2027, though the official figure has not been announced yet.
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