Social Security, COLA

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.
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of retirees say that the 2025 COLA will not help them keep up with their essential living expenses. And it isn't hard to see why.
Social Security full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The Social Security Administration's "full retirement age" will increase by two months in 2025 to 66 years and 10 months, raising the age for when workers can begin receiving full Social Security retirement benefits.
This is the Biggest Social Security Check Any Retiree Will Get in 2025
Social Security is one of the most important income sources for retirees. Most people qualify for retirement benefits as long as they worked long enough, and the benefits are both protected from the impact of inflation and guaranteed to last until your death.
(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
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,
Bad News for Social Security Retirees: 2025 COLA Fails to Keep Up
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) mechanism, designed to safeguard the buying power of benefits against inflation, faces challenges as inflation trends upward. The COLA for 2025, based on inflation data from the third quarter of 2024,
11 Social Security Calculators Worth Your Time
The best calculators to use when determining Social Security benefits are found on the official Social Security website. Learn which ones can help you the best.
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Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70
For more than eight decades, Social Security has been doling out a monthly benefit to retired workers. While this payout isn't making any of the program's beneficiaries rich, it has proved to be ...
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Social Security: Is There Really a Yearly Bonus Worth Thousands of Dollars?
Here below are a few ways to do it. Social Security benefits are calculated based on the 35 years you earn the most. If you have years of low or no income, this is also factored into your ...
What is the income limit to avoid losing your Social Security benefits in 2025?
When a person begins to receive Social Security retirement benefits, they are considered retired by the Social Security ...
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers ...