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If someone charges you a fee to unlock your Social Security raise, it is a scam — the COLA is announced October 14, applies automatically for free, and first shows up in January 2027 payments. Experts estimate about $73 more a month, and paying a scammer does not make that raise one dollar bigger. Follow US Money Guide for daily money tips!

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