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2025 is set to bring some big changes to Social Security. Some of these are positive, such as the 2.8 million Americans who will receive larger benefits thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. However, not all Social Security changes expected this year are something to smile

A lot of us start off the new year eager to tackle different financial resolutions — paying down debt, increasing savings, and kicking expensive habits. But the start of a new year is also a great time to focus on Social Security. Now you may be thinking, “But wait a minute — I’m nowhere close to

The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, went into effect recently and was reflected on the payments received in January. Each year, Social Security benefits are adjusted to keep up with inflation (if there is any), with the goal of helping seniors who receive Social Security

Social Security checks saw a 2.5% boost this month thanks to the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For most retirees, this is the only benefit increase they can expect all year. Their checks won’t go up again until the next COLA takes effect in January 2026. However, three groups of people

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