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Based on a report – inflation in June rose 9.1% over the previous year – the COLA for 2023 is set to be around 10.5%, according to the Senior Citizens League.
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If that happens, it will be the first time cola will hit double digits again since 1982. Speaking of this year, the 5.9% COLA is the highest since 1981.
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Analyst Mary Johnson said 2023 COLAs could be up 11.4%. And at least 9.8% will remain.
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But it all depends on how the Federal Reserve tries to reduce inflation through raising interest rates.
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There are also reports that the central bank may issue another 75-point hike this month.
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The big hit to Social Security recipients in 2023 will be known only after the current quarter's inflation rate.
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To determine the percentage of change in Social Security for 2023, the 2022 numbers need to be compared with the average for the third quarter of 2021.
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