Some Good News About 2025's Moderate Social Security Increase

Last month, the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustment for 2025. Beginning in January, beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% raise -- amounting to around $48 per month for the average retiree and roughly $39 per month for the average disabled worker. While any extra cash can help make ends meet, many Americans are disappointed in the smaller COLA.