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Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Already Falling Short

But based on recent data, it's clear that 2025's Social Security COLA is already failing to keep up with inflation. If things don't turn around, many retirees could end up struggl

Investopedia on MSN · 13d

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.

2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,

The Motley Fool on MSN · 5d

Social Security's Early 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projection Is In -- and It's a Good News/Bad News Scenario for Retirees

What's more, surveys have shown that Social Security checks are necessary for seniors to make ends meet. A poll from nonpartisan senior advocacy group The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) found that 67% of seniors rely on Social Security for more than half of their annual income.

Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year

USA TODAY on MSN · 21h

Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout

It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at least a year for the money.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments

More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year

Millions of Social Security recipients impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act could have to wait up to a year for their benefits to increase, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has said. In January,

Social Security prediction: Next year’s hike could be a shock for retirees

An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock.

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Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still ...

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2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working

One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, ...

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Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.

An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...

Newsweek on MSN10d

Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week

Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.

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