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Big Raise Ahead? What The 2026 Social Security COLA Could Mean For Your Retirement

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Big Raise Ahead? What The 2026 Social Security COLA Could Mean For Your Retirement

As 2025 progresses, retirees and Social Security beneficiaries are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026.  Preliminary forecasts suggest a COLA increase between 2.1% and 2.3%, potentially boosting monthly benefits for millions of Americans.  While this projected increase is slightly lower than the 2.5% adjustment in 2025, it remains a crucial factor in helping retirees maintain … Read more

Social Security Payments Arriving May 14 – Who’s Getting The COLA Boost This Month?

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Social Security Payments Arriving May 14 – Who’s Getting The COLA Boost This Month?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to issue the next round of payments on May 14, 2025, to millions of Americans. These payments will include the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase that was applied earlier this year. The 2.5% COLA boost was designed to help retirees and disability beneficiaries keep up with rising inflation and maintain their purchasing power. Not everyone will … Read more

Double Social Security Checks In May 2025? Here’s Why It’s Happening And What It Means For You

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Double Social Security Checks In May 2025? Here’s Why It’s Happening And What It Means For You

Many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients across the U.S. are noticing something unusual this month—two SSI payments deposited into their accounts in May 2025. While this may feel like a financial bonus, it’s actually not extra money or a government incentive. Instead, this double deposit is due to a calendar scheduling quirk. Let’s explore why this happens, who qualifies, and … Read more