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The Highs and Lows of Social Security COLAs

Let’s explore how this year’s modest COLA compares to past years and how it could (or should) change in the future.

Millions of retirees are struggling because their expenses exceed how much money they receive from Social Security benefits.

Inflation is still striking seniors in the pocketbook. Let’s look at what Social Security can do to help retirees cope financially.

Retirees will receive a smaller Social Security benefit increase next year than recent years. Here’s a look at how COLA tends to fluctuate.

The Social Security COLA for 2025 will put an extra $50 in seniors’ wallets but that’s not nearly enough to keep up with high prices.

The modest 2025 Social Security COLA has many senior advocates calling for change. They want to see a fairer calculator used.

Seniors will continue to lose buying power if nothing is done to change the way the Social Security cost of living adjustment is calculated.