COLA, Social Security

The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on third-quarter inflation data, so it was officially announced in October when the last of the official CPI data from the third quarter was released.
Vast majority of seniors say Social Security COLA is inadequate
The vast majority of seniors surveyed about Social Security's COLA say the number should be as much as five times higher than the government is forking over this year.
What Is a Social Security COLA and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?
Each year, tens of millions of retirees collecting Social Security benefits anxiously await the upcoming COLA, or cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA). The COLA is a pivotal part of the Social Security program that reflects the next year's increase in Social Security benefits.
What to know about Social Security's December and January 2025 payments
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
Here's how much Social Security benefits will increase in 2025
Social Security is tweaked each year to account for changes in areas such as life expectancy and cost of living.
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 checks increasing for COLA adjustment
The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change the amount of money people will receive in their Social Security checks.
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 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.
Some Social Security checks came early in December. See quirky 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their first 2025 check on Dec. 31, 2024.
6 Social Security Changes That Take Effect Today
A half-dozen changes, concerning everything from Social Security checks to the payroll tax select workers will owe, are now ...
This flaw in Social Security benefit calculation will cost retirees $120 on average in 2025
The Social Security Administration issues COLAs in most years to help Social Security benefits keep up with inflation.
Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence
Here’s a rundown of four shifts to Social Security benefits you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to ...