Social Security, COLA

Here's Exactly How the 2025 Social Security COLA Affected Retirement Benefits
This is intended to help seniors and other Social Security recipients keep up with inflation and is based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the third quarter of 2024. While the 2.5% COLA isn't exactly news at this point,
2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment.
Prediction: This Is What the 2026 COLA Will Be for Social Security Benefits
It’s not uncommon for seniors on Social Security to collect those benefits for two decades or longer. But in that long a time frame, the value of a dollar can seriously erode due to inflation. That’s why Social Security’s automatic cost-of-living adjustments,
Some Workers Claiming Social Security May See a Benefit Bump in 2025 Thanks to This Adjustment
Social Security's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 was disappointing for many seniors. It added just $49 to the average monthly check, and that's not enough for a lot of households. Most U.S. seniors will have to look to their savings or other government benefits if their Social Security benefits don't go far enough.
How much Social Security benefits does the child of a deceased parent receive in 2025?
In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These benefits are crucial in providing financial support to th
Social Security's 2025 COLA Is Now a Reality. Here's How Much it Benefits the Average Senior
When you are on  Social Security, you can expect your retirement benefits to increase during most years. That’s because Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) typically happen automatically from year to year.
Are You Eligible for the 2025 Maximum Social Security Benefits? Find Out Now
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio Social Security is many people's primary source of income after retirement, but not everyone will receive the maximum amount. In 2025, lifelong high earners who wait until age 70 to claim their benefits can qualify for up to $5,
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
If you know a little about Social Security, you may know that you can start collecting your benefits as early as age 62 and that you can delay starting to collect them for a long time. Thus, each of us has a decision to make at some point in our lives regarding when to start collecting Social Security.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 66, and 70
Regardless of whether you have just entered the labor force or left it a long time ago, there's a high probability you'll rely on your Social Security check, in some capacity, to make ends meet. For 23 years,
First Social Security payments of 2025 coming soon; what to know in NJ
Over 162,000 New Jerseyans who are low-income, blind or disabled and rely on payments from the Social Security Administration will see their first paychecks for 2025 this week — and they will include a slight increase in funds.
Social Security boost faces delays
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Social Security boost may take more than a year

54% of Retirees View the 2025 Social Security COLA as Insufficient. Here's How to Ensure a Wealthy Retirement.
In order to ensure that benefits keep up with inflation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) typically makes a cost of ...
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
Bad news for Social Security retirees, COLA 2025 may be cause for concern this year
Recipients of Social Security received an increase in benefits in 2025, as they do every year. However, new economic data and ...
Social Security Administration announced major changes for 2025: Key details you need to know for better financial planning
Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced three major changes for 2025 that will impact millions of Americans.
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Your 2025 COLA May Disappoint You. Here's Why It Shouldn't
If you receive Social Security benefits, your payments are getting bigger this year. That’s because you’re getting a Cost of ...