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.

Social Security has been in the news a lot given the program's financial shakiness and the potential for benefit cuts. And whenever there's an election, Social Security tends to be a big issue for politicians to discuss. Because of this, you may have ...

Social Security beneficiaries will soon experience a welcome change when benefits climb due to a cost-of-living adjustment.

Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.

Even if you're in line for the maximum possible benefit, you might be surprised at how much more you can get by waiting.

The next round of November's Social Security payments are headed out to recipients in a few short days. If you're expecting a check this coming week, we'll tell you when you'll get it.

David Bowie might not want to be a richer man, but most of us would like to be richer, and annual Social Security-related changes can help, to a modest degree. Here are some important things to know about Social Security changes for 2025.

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,