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Inflation rose 9.1% in June over the previous year – according to one report, the COLA for 2023 is set to be around 10.5%.
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If this happens, according to the Social Security Administration, it will be the first time the COLA has reached double digits since reaching 11.2% in 1982.
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Speaking of COLA, the highest COLA ever was 14.3% in 1981.
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The increase or decrease in interest rates by the Federal Reserve controls inflation, so the increase or decrease in COLA will be based on this.
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Comparing the 2022 number to the third quarter average of 2021 will determine the change for 2023.
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According to one report, a 10.5% COLA would increase the average retiree's benefit by $175.10 from $1,668.
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