COLA, Social Security

Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
Social Security beneficiaries have received annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) tied to a subset of the Consumer Price Index known as the CPI-W, which tracks the price of goods and services across the economy.
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 policies could spell trouble.
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,
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
Every year, the Social Security Administration, or SSA, examines inflation data and adjusts Social Security benefits accordingly. In short, the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is designed to help retirees keep up with the rising cost of goods and services.
2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Will You Have to Pay Taxes This Year?
Social Security beneficiaries may face taxes if they have additional income sources or due to the COLA increase. Here's how to determine if you're affected.
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks for more than 72.5 million Americans will see their lowest annual bump in four years. While the smaller COLA is due to the normalization of annual inflation rates, many beneficiaries are concerned.
The Social Security COLA 2025 Increase Is Here: Here's When to Expect Your Boosted Check
The Social Security COLA increase for 2025 is finally here, and so is your boosted benefits check. Here's when you can expect it.
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.
Social Security COLA expected to drop significantly in 2026
The latest inflation report, released on January 15, 2025, shows that December saw a 0.4% increase in the consumer price index (CPI). This was above the forecasted 0.3% rise. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices,
Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.
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Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments.
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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 ...