Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.

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Social Security payments receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to protect the purchasing power of benefits from inflation. Americans have ranked inflation as their most pressing financial concern for three consecutive years,

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A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment increase will mean an extra $50 a month for most Social Security and SSI recipients.

The Social Security Administration has announced several changes set to go into effect next year to address inflation and the financial stability for more than 70 million recipients. The changes are set to affect those who retire, those who receive disability payments and Veterans Affairs benefits, and others who rely on Social Security benefits.

Each year, the SSA increases the benefits payments to match inflation. To help beneficiaries budget notices are sent. Here’s when you’ll get yours.

The first round of December’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in eight days. Here is everything you need to know about December’s Social Security payments,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will provide extra money for retirees starting January 1, 2025. This adjustment will result in a 2.