
COLA Boost Brings $1914 Social Security Payments—Here’s What to Expect
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their first payments of 2025, reflecting a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The adjustment, designed to keep up with inflation, increases the average monthly benefit for retirees to $1,976. However, many recipients will see payments close to $1,914, depending on their individual earnings record and the age…