Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) didn't come as a surprise to many who have been keeping an eye on the inflation data. But that doesn't stop it from disappointing the millions of retirees who were hoping for more.

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.

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in benefits this January when a cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

A fourth consecutive year of an above-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is still likely to leave retirees disappointed.

The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.

The Social Security Administration just announced the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment set to impact over 72 million Americans. Experts suggest the adjustment is disappointing. Check out our breaking news to learn more.

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.

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for millions of retirees will amount to an average increase of more than $50 for retirees a month. Social Security recipients got a 3.2% increase in benefits in 2024 after a historically large 8.

Each year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. COLAs are supposed to help recipients keep up with inflation so they don't fall behind as living costs rise naturally over time.

After months of speculation, the Social Security Administration has finally announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. It'll add this COLA to your checks beginning with your December 2024 benefit, which you receive in January 2025.