Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5% increase in their benefit payments in 2025, according to the Social Security Administration.
The annual cost of living (COLA) adjustment will affect more than 72.5 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. This year, Social Security beneficiaries will get a new one-page COLA summary that will detail the new benefits and the exact date the 2025 adjustment will start.
Just how much of an increase will depend on the size of the Medicare Part B premium for 2024, which is projected to increase to $184 a month in 2025, up from $174.70. Typically, Medicare Part B payments are deducted from Social Security benefits in advance.
Social Security plays an important role in retirement. In fact, the 2024 Employee Benefit Research Institute report found that three out of five retired Americans say Social Security is a major source of income in their retirement. While it’s been known for months that the 2025 increase would be smaller than the 2023 and 2022 increases, the final number may impact your overall financial picture.
Your retirement income needs may change over time, and this could be an opportunity to make small adjustments to your plan. We want you entering 2025 feeling secure and prepared.
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