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Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA)
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The cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security are a key feature designed to help benefits keep pace with inflation. See below for the link to 401(k) Specialists COLA page for a comprehensive history and explanation of how they came to be and how they work.
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Social Security Buying Power Down 20% Since 2010
The Senior Citizens League finds seniors would need an additional $370 per month to keep up with inflation
2 Ways a Harris Presidency Could Impact Social Security
If the newly anointed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris were to defeat former President Donald Trump in November, a push for these two changes seem the most likely—and potentially impactful
Updated 2025 Social Security COLA Forecasts Point Toward Lower Raise
Two forecasts updated today based on new CPI data both remain significantly lower than this year’s 3.2% increase
2025 401(k) Contribution Limit Forecast: $1,000 Increase on Tap?
Milliman’s latest update shows elective deferral limit expected to increase to $24,000
2025 Social Security COLA Forecasts Recede Slightly
Predictions for next year’s raise decline for first time this year based in today’s inflation data
2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Ticks Up
Retired policy analyst Mary Johnson forecasts a 2025 Social Security update of 3.2%, while The Senior Citizens League estimates 2.66%
2025 Social Security COLA Estimate Jumps to 3%
Stubborn, higher than expected inflation numbers lead to fourth consecutive increase in the monthly estimate, up sharply from 1.4% in January
Early 2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises Again
The Senior Citizens League raises its outlook for next year’s cost of living adjustment to 2.4% based on latest inflation data released today
Saving Social Security (Without Eliminating 401(k) Tax Advantages)
New brief from The Conference Board offers series of steps to shore up the program’s troubled finances
Early 2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Inches Up on Inflation Data
Long-term projection still sits well below this year’s 3.2% increase