Social Security Benefits Could See Highest Increase In 40 years

Recent inflation data suggests beneficiaries could see a raise of up to 8.9%.

The Social Security Administration is responding to the highest inflation rates in 40 years with what's expected to be the biggest cost-of-living raise in decades.

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The estimated adjustment next year could be up to a nearly 9% increase, based on recent inflation data.