Social Security’s 2025 COLA Could Be A Disaster

The 2025 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is expected to be lower than previous years, which could be challenging for seniors facing rising costs of basic services like food. The Senior Citizen League estimates a 2.6% COLA adjustment…

Published May 29, 2024, 10:00am ET · 1 min read

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Austin Smith

Austin Smith is a financial publisher with over two decades of experience as an investor, analyst, and advisor. He covers stocks, ETFs, Artificial intelligence and personal finance for 24/7 Wall St. Previously, he spent over a decade at The Motley Fool as a senior editor for Fool.com, portfolio advisor for Millionacres, and launched The Ascent to help reader take control of their personal finances.

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