Social Security, COLA

Here's Why Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Just Became Even More of a Problem
Last month, annual inflation rose by 2.6%, which means that it's already outpacing the 2.5% COLA seniors are in line for in 2025. If that trend continues, Social Security recipients could end up losing out on tons of buying power.
Next year's 2.5% Social Security COLA isn't so bad when you consider this
If you're among the millions of older Americans who rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, then you may be reeling over the fact that your benefits are only going to rise by 2.
Social Security Approaches Its Day of Reckoning
Social Security is very popular with Americans. Large majorities of Democrats and Republican like the program and want it to continue with no cuts in benefits, no increase in costs to taxpayers, and no real reforms of any kind.
Social Security 2025: Here's Are the Good (and Bad) Changes Retirees Can Expect
The first piece of good news is that beneficiaries will see a 2.5% bump in benefits beginning in January, thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average retiree collects just over $1,900 per month in benefits, which amounts to a raise of roughly $50 per month.
Here's what changes are coming to Social Security in 2025
Social Security beneficiaries will soon experience a welcome change, with benefits slated to climb due to a cost-of-living adjustment. Recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025, which is notably less than the 3.
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Social Security November 2024: Here's When to Expect Your Check
If you're still waiting on your check from October, check out what you should do if your Social Security payment is ...
Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger
Trump promised to cut Social Security taxes. Experts say the plan could slash benefits for low-income retirees and younger ...
Have you received a Social Security overpayment notice? This expert explains how you can settle your balance
In an interview with The U.S. Sun, Social Security Advisors CEO Matthew Allen said it’s possible for retirees to get the ...
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Social Security November 2024: Your Money Is Headed Your Way Soon
If you're still waiting on your check from October, check out what you should do if your Social Security payment is missing. Read on to find out if you should expect to receive your check this ...
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Social Security tackles overpayment clawback ‘injustices,’ but problems remain
With his term soon to expire, Social Security chief Martin O’Malley’s efforts to address the agency’s overpayments to ...
Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, but don't bank on it yet
Tax experts advise a 'wait-and-see' approach to planning when it comes to Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on ...
Social Security Checks of up to $4,873 To Be Paid Out This Week
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers retirement, survivor and disability benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month. These benefits include retirement, disability, and ...
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Social Security update: Third round of October payments worth $4,873 goes out today
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month ...
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SSDI October Payment: Who will get their Social Security payment this Wednesday?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI ... and the 20th of each month will receive their payment on Wednesday, October 23. If this is the case for you, keep an eye on your bank account ...
Social Security's Silver Lining Has Been Ripped Away for a Second Consecutive Year
While Social Security's 2025 COLA announcement offers superficial promise, the lack of a treasured silver lining will quickly ...
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Social Security update: Third round of October payments worth $4,873 goes out in three days
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. Former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in ...