Senior couples collecting Social Security in 2025 may now receive an average monthly payment of $3,089, thanks to the latest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) implemented by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This adjustment is part of the government’s strategy to help retirees keep pace with inflation, which continues to affect everyday expenses such as food, housing, healthcare, and transportation. While $3,089 is Continue reading
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SSDI July 2025 Payments Up To $4,018—but Paper Checks End This Fall
For the more than 5.6 million Americans receiving SSDI, July 2025 brings notable updates—top payments hitting $4,018, average benefits significantly higher, and an urgent shift away from paper checks. Here’s everything you need to know before October’s paper check cutoff. July 2025 SSDI Payment Schedule & Amounts After the 2.5% Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) in January, SSDI Continue reading
$2,400 Annual Social Security Raise In 2025 – New COLA Formula Benefit SSI & SSDI Recipients
As inflation pressures continue, lawmakers are advancing a $2,400 annual benefit increase—equivalent to $200 extra per month—for Social Security, SSI, and SSDI recipients under the proposed Social Security Expansion Act. More than 72 million Americans depend on Social Security or SSI for financial stability. Though the 2.5% COLA was approved for 2025, this new proposal Continue reading