Medicare premium rates for 2025 come just a month after the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living ...

First, here’s some background: Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts payments based on the rate of inflation.

The agency is warning recipients of potential scam calls demanding personal data or even gift cards.

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that beneficiaries will get a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment ...

To help offset rising prices, Social Security provides an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that kicks in at the ...

Last month, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) for 2025's payouts.

Social Security benefits are eligible for an increase in 2025. The average monthly benefit is expected to rise by about $50.

Social Security benefits will arguably lose buying power next year because the 2.5% COLA understates inflation.

In December, SSI recipients will receive their payments a day early – Dec. 31 – because Jan. 1 is the New Year’s Day holiday.