COLA, Social Security

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.
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.
The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.
Technically speaking, this is the 2024 COLA, as it goes into effect in December 2024. However, because Social Security is paid a month in arrears, this increase will be reflected in the payment that beneficiaries receive in January. For this reason, it is often referred to as the 2025 COLA.
Social Security Payment Schedule 2025: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks next year
As 2025 approaches, it's important for Social Security beneficiaries to understand the payment schedule so they can plan their finances accordingly. The Social Security Administrat
How much are Social Security payments increasing for Iowans in 2025? Here's what to know:
Hundreds of thousands of retirees and other beneficiaries in Iowa are set to see increases to their Social Security payments in 2025.
The big changes coming to Social Security in 2025 you should know about
Several big changes are in store for Social Security recipients in 2025. The biggest change could still be in store, however, as the nation waits for President Joe Biden to sign newly passed legislation that would boost Social Security payments for millions.
Social Security COLA 2025: Your First Increased Check Is Coming Soon
The Social Security COLA increase for 2025 is going into effect soon, and so is your boosted benefits check. Here's when you can expect it.
Here's the Average Social Security Check for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2025
A fourth consecutive year of an above-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set to lift Social Security benefits in the new year.
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 gets a shake-up in 2025, and 3 changes may surprise retirees
Knowledge gaps can lead to costly financial planning mistakes, so everyone should make an effort to stay informed.
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.
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.
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.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
SSI recipients get January check in December, kicking off quirky 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their first 2025 check ...