3 Positive Social Security Changes That Arrived in 2025
Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year so that they have a chance to keep up with inflation. In 2025, Social Security got a 2.5% COLA. While you may be inclined to put that into the "bad news" category, here's why that would be wrong.
Social Security payment this week: Up to $967 to be sent out
The maximum monthly SSI benefit for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, compared to $943 and $1,415, respectively, in 2024. The increase resulted from a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment that started at the first of the year.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Maximizing Social Security Survivors Benefits
This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.
How is your age related to the benefits you will receive from Social Security?
In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living adjustments to shifts in retirement age, understanding these updates is crucial for planning your financial future.
Social Security benefits to increase in 2025
Social Security will see several changes in 2025 that will impact the nearly 73 million Americans who rely on the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help beneficiaries cope with rising prices.
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