COLA, Social Security

6 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAs
Tens of millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for a substantial portion of their retirement income. Not only is Social Security a valuable source of retirement income, with the average retired worker receiving about $1,975 per month, but it is also the only inflation-protected source of income many retirees have.
Social Security COLA to Shrink Again in 2026, Adding to Retiree Financial Strain
Social Security recipients may see a 2.1% increase in 2026, the smallest COLA since 2021.
Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?
The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ CPI-W, the index used to calculate the annual increase. December’s CPI-W came in at 2.8%. Getty Images
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025
Without Social Security, millions of Americans would be living below the poverty line. With it, many don't -- even though the average monthly retirement benefit of $1,975 (as of December) is not all that huge.
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Already Falling Short
Each year's Social Security COLA is based on the inflation data from the prior year's third quarter. So the 2.5% COLA seniors got this month was calculated based on inflation from July through September of 2024. The Social Security Administration made its official 2025 COLA announcement in October.
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials such as groceries and medical bills. Will 2026's COLA increase help?
Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent survey published by Nationwide Retirement Institute suggests some of the changes will surprise many Americans.
4 most worrisome things for retirees on Social Security as COLA disappoints — and how to prepare for what’s ahead
For retirees, healthcare expenses are unavoidable and increasingly unaffordable. Fidelity Research says a 65-year-old retiring in 2024 can expect to spend an average of $165,000 on healthcare and medical expenses throughout retirement — a 5% jump over the previous year and more than double 2002’s estimate.
Two moves retirees may make now to boost their 2025 Social Security benefit checks
A 2.5% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the lowest increase to benefits since 2021. To increase those checks, retirees may consider two money moves.
Retirement Challenges in 2025: Market Volatility, Inflation and Social Security
Inflation, uncertain markets and a limited Social Security COLA are among the financial hurdles for retirees in 2025.
The Largest Social Security Check Baby Boomers Can Receive in 2025
Baby Boomers are currently between the ages of 61 and 79. Many people within this age group are already receiving Social Security while a good number have yet to claim their benefits. For those who have retired,
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 2005, and Here's What It Is Now
During that time, Social Security retirement benefits have also experienced a change. In 2005, the average monthly Social ...
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
Social Security benefits form the bedrock of income for millions of Americans—and those who claim Supplemental Security ...
Trump’s federal worker buyout could impact Social Security benefits for millions, senator says
On Tuesday, the Trump administration sent a memo to millions of federal workers offering a “deferred resignation,” which ...
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Social Security and SSDI Essential Cheat Sheet: What to Know About Social Security
When will I get my Social Security check? When you receive your monthly Social Security check depends on which specific ...