Here's What COLA Increase Means for Your Wallet

The Social Security Administration issues COLAs in most years to help Social Security benefits keep up with inflation.
Social Security benefits are increasing for all recipients in January 2025 thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment.
The COLA varies significantly from year to year. For 2024, the Social Security COLA was 3.2%. The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for ...
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