The modest rise in Social Security checks for 2025 has left many retirees doing the math twice. The official 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) means the average recipient will now receive about $1,976 per month. It’s an increase that feels more like maintenance than relief. Announced in early October 2024, the change ranks among … Read more
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