COLA, Social Security

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.
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,
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.
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 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.
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.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projected To Shrink Further in 2026
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that it would moderate to 2.1% in 2026.
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
The Social Security COLA gives much-needed inflation protection to retirees. Each year’s COLA is calculated by comparing inflation data from the third quarter. The CPI-E would probably be a better way to help retirees keep up with rising costs.
Bad news with the Social Security COLA in 2025
Social Security beneficiaries have relied on annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to maintain their purchasing power.
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COLA adjustment for 2025 updated: You should review it
On October 10, the Social Security Administration will announce the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This annual ...
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SSDI January 2025: The Last Round Of Payments Are Headed Out
The last round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out, along with the 2.5% boost from the 2025 COLA ...
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There's a Big Problem With the 2025 Social Security COLA
In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This benefit ...
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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 ...
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