President Trump's tariff and trade policy is set to influence Social Security's "raise" for the upcoming year.

In theory, the big day for Social Security's more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is less than a week away. Depending on whether or not the federal government shutdown delays a key data release (which I'll touch on in a moment), the Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the much-anticipated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Oct. 15.

Based on nearly a quarter century of annual surveys from Gallup, Social Security income is more than just a monthly check. For 80% to 90% of retirees, it represents a necessary form of income that helps them, in some capacity, cover their expenses. Knowing how much retired workers will receive in the upcoming year

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