On Oct. 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the highly anticipated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This is the annual increase to Social Security benefits that's intended to offset inflation and help retirees maintain the purchasing power of their fixed benefits. The 2027 COLA officially came in at 3.6%, the highest since the 8.7% bump in 2023 and the fifth-highest in the past 35 years. Much of the attention goes to the bump that standard retirement benefits will get, but millions of people receiving spousal benefits will also see a nice increase. Let's dive into how it works.
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