Social Security, COLA

The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on third-quarter inflation data, so it was officially announced in October when the last of the official CPI data from the third quarter was released.
Increased Social Security Payment of Up to $967 to Be Paid This Week
The SSA recommends waiting three working days before contacting the agency if your payment does not arrive on the expected date. Federal holidays and weekends are not working days
Social Security checks increasing for COLA adjustment
The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change the amount of money people will receive in their Social Security checks.
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month. It's a $49 increase, but many hoped for more. Despite slowing inflation, some retirees still find it difficult to make ends meet, particularly when they don't have a lot of personal savings.
Social Security 2025 COLA: Here is what the percentage increase means for you
Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses.'
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.
Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence
Here’s a rundown of four shifts to Social Security benefits you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to inflation and wage trends.
Social Security 2025: Major payment changes, what to expect
Starting in January, millions of Social Security recipients can expect to see these changes in their payments.
Social Security Payments Are Going Out Early for First Three Months of 2025
SSI payments usually go out on the first day of the month but are going out earlier for January, February and March.
Social Security payment schedule changed for some recipients to start 2025
Calendar changes mean some recipients will get January payments today. Another quirk occurs at the end of 2025.
Social Security 2025: When 2.5% COLA benefits increase in payments starts
Social Security retirement and disability benefits for 2025 will start to roll out for millions of Americans as early as Tuesday and throughout January. Why it matters: Benefits increase by 2.5% and about $50 a month but it's the lowest benefit increase in recent years.
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Social Security Disability Insurance January 2025: Your First Increased Check Is Coming Soon
SSDI recipients will soon see an increase to their benefits checks when the 2025 COLA goes into effect this January.
This flaw in Social Security benefit calculation will cost retirees $120 on average in 2025
The Social Security Administration issues COLAs in most years to help Social Security benefits keep up with inflation.
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Here's the Average Social Security Check for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2025
Social Security's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025 will be above average for a fourth straight year, when ...