5 Major Social Security Changes for 2025

New Year, New Rules: 5 Major Social Security Changes for 2025
The big Social Security news from the last couple of months has been the 2025 COLA, which came in at 2.5%. This is under the 3.2% increase retirees saw last year. It's set to bump the average monthly check from $1,927 to $1,976, giving the typical beneficiary $588 more to spend during the year.
The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be the smallest it's been since 2021
In Wisconsin, more than 1.2 million people receive monthly Social Security retirement checks, while more than 100,000 people are on the SSI program.
Social Security's Retirement Age Is Changing: Here's Who's Affected
The Social Security retirement age is when seniors can receive monthly benefits for the full amount they're entitled to.
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Understanding the latest changes in Social Security can help you plan for your future. Most of the changes are minor, but there are some that retirees should especially note. For many retirees, Social Security is a critical pillar of financial stability.
Three Social Security Changes to Be Ready for In 2025
The New Year is fast approaching and it will bring big Social Security changes for both current and future retirees.  Understanding the changes that are on the way can help you prepare for the impact that new Social Security rules will have on your finances -- both good and bad.
Social Security disability benefits will have adjustments in 2025
The Social Security Administration is set to implement significant changes next year, impacting over 70 million Americans. These adjustments aim to address inflation and ensure financial stability for retirees,

Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support

Social Security update: Second round of December payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in six days
Millions of Social Security recipients will receive their second round of retirement checks for the month of December in six ...
Congress Could Change Social Security Penalties: Here's Who's Impacted
Americans earn Social Security benefits upon reaching retirement age, but some workers face stiff penalties if they work as a ...
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I'm 72 and divorced from a doctor who earned more than I did. Can I qualify for higher Social Security benefits as a divorced spouse?
Dear Help Me Retire, Years ago, I was married to a doctor for 12 years. Clearly, he’s made much more than I have ove ...
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Social Security benefits increase coming soon, how much is it worth and when can you expect it?
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income will be the first to receive the increase benefit starting later this month.
Social Security's largest changes are coming in 2025
While there are no major policy changes to Social Security, there are still some important changes for both retirees and ...
How to Get the Maximum Social Security Check in 2025
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum ...
Trump Aims to Slash Government Spending. What It Could Mean for Social Security.
Forty percent of older Americans rely solely on Social Security for their retirement income, according to a 2020 study by the ...
Bad news for the Social Security Fairness Act, it may be in its final moments: How does it affect you?
The Social Security Fairness Act aims to boost retirement benefits for public workers. However, the bill may die in Congress ...