Next year's 2.5% Social Security COLA isn't so bad when you consider this
But when we look back at the data, it becomes clear that a 2.5% Social Security COLA isn't so terrible. In fact, it's a lot more generous than some of the COLAs beneficiaries have seen in the past. In 2024, Social Security benefits rose by 3.2%. The year prior, they increased by 8.7%. And in 2022, a 5.9% COLA came through.
Gear Up for These 3 Surprising Social Security Changes in 2025
Social Security's rules are shifting in 2025 -- for better and worse. Seniors might benefit from a boost to their monthly benefits and a higher earnings-test limit. Some workers may be unhappy to learn that their Social Security tax burden is about to soar.
Social Security Approaches Its Day of Reckoning
Social Security is very popular with Americans. Large majorities of Democrats and Republican like the program and want it to continue with no cuts in benefits, no increase in costs to taxpayers, and no real reforms of any kind.
Here's what changes are coming to Social Security in 2025
Social Security beneficiaries will soon experience a welcome change when benefits climb due to a cost-of-living adjustment.
Here's the Maximum Possible 2025 Social Security Benefit at 62, 67, and 70
Even if you're in line for the maximum possible benefit, you might be surprised at how much more you can get by waiting.
Social Security & You: How other benefits interact with Social Security
I have been saving up some emails from readers who want to know how other government benefits might affect their eligibility for Social Security, or vice versa. In other words,
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Apple May Launch Next-Gen AirTags With Improved Range, Privacy Next Year
Apple is making it difficult to remove the speaker from the upcoming AirTag so stalkers can't use it as easily.