Seniors Need COLAs to Cover These Essential Expenses
When we think about essential expenses for seniors, what comes to mind? We know that seniors need to cover their living arrangements, along with the elements that support a healthy,…
What’s the Highest Social Security Benefit You Can Get in 2025?
A new year is coming, and along with it, a new Social Security COLA. This upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment adjustment has many seniors curious. What's the highest Social Security benefit you…
How a Low COLA Puts Retirees’ Health at Risk
A low Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) isn't just a financial issue — it can have serious health consequences for retirees. With medical costs consistently rising, the modest 2.5 percent COLA for…
Clarifying the 2025 Social Security COLA: It’s Not a Gift, and It’s Not a Raise
The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5 percent may seem like a welcome boost for retirees, but it’s important to set the record straight. Many misconceptions exist around…
How Seniors Can Make the Most of Their 2025 Social Security COLA
The 2025 Social Security Cost-of Living Adjustment (COLA) offers a slight increase, but for many seniors, it’s not enough to cover rising living expenses. Here at the National Organization of…
Why Young People Should Care About the 2025 Social Security COLA
While the 2025 Social Security COLA might seem irrelevant to younger generations, it’s more important than you think. The 2.5 percent increase is not just about current retirees — it…
81 Percent of Seniors Say 2025 COLA Won’t Make a Difference
A recent survey by The Motley Fool found that 81 percent of seniors believe the 2025 Social Security Cost-of- Living Adjustment (COLA) will help them very little or not at…
Why Seniors Have a Right to be Disappointed in the 2025 COLA Increase
While recent reports suggest that seniors may be overreacting to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, there are valid reasons for disappointment. Although cooling inflation might sound reassuring, it doesn’t…
Why Seniors in the Workforce Should Care About Social Security COLAs
As the population continues to age and economic landscapes evolve, the presence of seniors in the workforce has become increasingly significant. While many seniors choose to continue working for personal…
A Low COLA Isn’t Justified, Even by Social Security’s Pending Insolvency
The 2025 Social Security COLA of 2.5 percent raises questions. This is especially true when some argue that a low adjustment is necessary due to concerns over the program’s long-term…