Millions of seniors depend on monthly Social Security benefits. While it’s not advisable to rely solely on Social Security for income, without it, many retirees would struggle to cover essential expenses such as housing, medication, and food. The Role of COLA A key feature of Social Security is the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). COLA aims … Read more
Social Security benefits are critical for millions of beneficiaries in the United States. Any change that threatens this income will grab the interest of retirees and other recipients. One of the most important topics is the cost of living adjustment (COLA), which determines the percentage increase that all beneficiaries will get every year in their … Read more
As we approach the second half of the year, the extra boost from the 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) has already become a thing of the past. COLA is a crucial topic for retirees and other Social Security recipients because it directly influences how much their payments will increase each year. Recently, the Senior … Read more
Every month, Social Security beneficiaries receive a boost from the cost of living adjustment (COLA), typically confirmed at the end of the year. As of January, retirees are seeing a 3.2% increase in their Social Security payment amounts, helping them keep pace with inflation and cover daily expenses. Despite this increase, many seniors feel that … Read more
With economic uncertainties continuing to loom large, discussions about the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for 2025 are heating up. Comparisons with the notable 8.7% increase in 2023 have fueled speculation about next year’s adjustments. Economists, lawmakers, nonprofits, and other experts are keen on predicting the next COLA figure while striving to stabilize the economy, … Read more
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help beneficiaries keep up with inflation and maintain their purchasing power. This adjustment isn’t guaranteed annually, but it frequently occurs to ensure seniors and other pensioners can manage their costs. How COLA is Calculated COLA is based on data from the Consumer … Read more
Everything seems to have changed for retirees when it comes to the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) projections. The volatile economy has left the Social Security Administration’s annual COLA more uncertain than ever. Earlier this year, predictions set the increase at 2.6%, but now it’s unclear if that number will hold or if it … Read more