Every October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces how much more seniors will receive from the government program the next year due to inflation. The COLA for 2025 will be 2.5%, which is a big step down from the increases received for the last three years.

Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent bump as part of their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. The increase announced on Thursday marks the smallest in years and is in line

Inflation has fallen from the four-decade high it reached in 2022, but the price increases that scorched the economy following the pandemic are still a source of hardship for many retired workers. Consider these statistics from the Schroders 2024 U.S. Retirement Survey: Fewer than 50% of retired workers believe they have enough money saved.

Tens of millions of Social Security recipients will learn Thursday how big a cost-of-living boost they’ll get to their benefits next year.

One analyst observes that the 2.5% monthly benefit increase, while welcome, won’t even cover a week of groceries.

Although 2025's potentially history-making COLA looks to be off the table -- it's been 28 years since four consecutive cost-of-living adjustments came in at 2.6% or higher -- a fourth straight year of an above-average payout boost is likely.

Social Security announced changes that will affect the amount of money current and future retirees have next year.

Here’s what you need to know about Social Security benefits and taxes. The government program provides financial assistance to Americans throughout their lives, including retirement. Social Security is the major source of income for people over the age of 65,

A recent survey from the Motley Fool shows 50% of retirees have considered going back to work to make ends meet.