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New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost benefits for 3.2M public workers once the agency can plow past multiple roadblocks. Here's what you need to know.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.
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,
Why Your 2025 Social Security COLA Is Probably Too Small
If you receive Social Security benefits, you are getting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. This means your retirement benefits check is going to be bigger than it was before. That's the good news.
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
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 ...
What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...
Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them
There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social ...
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze's Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
Will the federal government freeze financial assistance or not? Who will be affected if it does? Those questions have been ...
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, ...
Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze
Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
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 ...
What a Federal Grants Pause Could Have Meant for Social Security and Medicare
The White House rescinded a pause on all Federal grants and loans, but the short-lived action shined a light on what could ...
The millionaire boomer next door: How 4 older Americans retired comfortably — and why some wish they worked less
BI spoke to 4 older Americans about the strategies they used to retired comfortably with over $1 million in assets, despite ...
Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act may increase your retirement benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination ...