{
  "id": 15177670,
  "title": "6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2027. Are You Ready?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/6-ways-social-security-will-change-forever-in-2027-are-you-ready",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:36:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/10/17/6-ways-social-security-will-change-forever-in-2027-are-you-ready/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2027, Social Security will undergo six significant changes, affecting millions of beneficiaries. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for traditional beneficiaries will increase by 3.6%, resulting in an additional $59-$75 per month for many individuals. However, this large raise may deplete the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund's reserves, potentially leading to benefit cuts of up to 22%. High earners will face higher payroll taxes, with the tax earning cap rising by $7,800 to $192,300. Despite this, full retirement age beneficiaries will enjoy a slightly larger maximum monthly payout at $4,188, up from $4,152. Early filers will benefit from higher exemption amounts, with the retirement earnings test exemption increasing by $90 to $2,130, or $25,560 per year. Disability workers with disabilities will see an increase in the substantial gainful activity limit, up from $1,690 to $1,770 per month. Lastly, the work requirements for Social Security coverage will tighten, with the threshold rising from $1,890 to $1,970 per quarter of coverage.",
  "summary": "Everything from monthly Social Security benefits to how much payroll tax select workers will owe is changing in the coming year.",
  "key_points": [
    "COLA for traditional beneficiaries will rise by 3.6% in 2027",
    "High earners face higher payroll taxes with cap increasing to $192,300",
    "Disability workers' substantial gainful activity limit increases to $1,770"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2027. Are You Ready?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/6-ways-social-security-will-change-forever-in-2027-are-you-ready-15192957",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:56:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}