Social Security recipients may see smallest cost-of-living adjustment since 2021. Here's what to know.
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Inflation falling to its lowest level in three years is good news, generally speaking. But it also means Social Security recipients are likely in line for the smallest cost-of-living increase to the monthly benefit since 2021.
The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is projected to come in around 2.57%, the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older Americans, said on Wednesday. Down from 2.63% last month, the calculation is based on the rate of inflation, with government figures released earlier in the day showing consumer prices in July rose 2.9%, the smallest advance since March 2021.
Though it's not yet official, as the Social Security Administration usually sets the next year's COLA in October, a 2.57% hike would translate into a monthly increase of nearly $49, based on the current average monthly benefit of $1,900.
