<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=17Gvbu_0wCKpKos00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=17Gvbu_0wCKpKos00" width="1200" height="800" ></figure>Millions of people in the United States will get more money from Social Security starting in 2025, thanks to an increase that was publicly announced by the Social Security Administration.The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) led to this rise. It is meant to protect benefits from inflation and keep retirees and disabled people able to maintain their standard of living.This 2.5% rise is a direct response to rising prices, and it will have an effect on everyone who gets benefits, from retired people to people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI).Many people need this raise because they are having a hard time paying their high living costs.The change will show up in payments in January 2025. It is a good thing, but many people are curious about how it will affect their own funds.It is very important to know the specifics of this rise and how it might affect the well-being of beneficiaries throughout the year.<h2>How the increase will affect 2025 payments</h2>The largest payment for retirees will rise from $3,822 per month in 2024 to $4,018 per month in 2025. SSI users will get $967 instead of $943 as they do now.This change will be noticeable in January 2025, though some people may see the 2025 COLA in December 2024 because their January SSI payment will come early because of a mistake in the calendar.Here is a list of the different types of rewards and the most money they will pay out in 2025:<ul><li>Full retirement: $4,018 per month.</li><li>Disability retirement: $4,018 per month.</li><li>Delayed retirement: $5,180 per month.</li><li>Supplemental Security Income (SSI): $967 per month for individuals.</li></ul>It is the consumer price index that is used to figure out the 2025 COLA. This means that it directly tracks price increases in things like food and health care. This change is very important to help beneficiaries keep their buying power.There will be some extra money in the pockets of people who already get Social Security payments thanks to this raise. This will help them deal with rising costs like housing and food costs.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZCUGo_0wCKpKos00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZCUGo_0wCKpKos00" width="1850" height="1041" ><figcaption>Source lagradaonline.com</figcaption></figure>Although the change is welcome, most experts agree that bigger changes will be needed in the future to make sure that seniors and disabled people do not lose their long-term buying power.Changes in the economy and longer life expectancy are still things that program managers have to think about when they plan for future changes.<h2>Factors behind the Social Security increase</h2>Inflation is the main cause of the 2025 rise. A big part of how the Social Security Administration figures out yearly changes is the Consumer Price Index.The last few years have seen smaller gains, but this change is very important for people who depend on Social Security payments to meet their basic needs.It is important to keep in mind that even though this rise is good, future changes in the economy could make it harder for beneficiaries to buy things. Officials at Social Security are already looking at other ways to make sure the program will be stable in the long run.</div></body>

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Millions of people in the United States will get more money from Social Security starting in 2025, thanks to an increase that was publicly announced by the Social Security Administration. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) led to this rise. It is meant to protect benefits from inflation and keep retirees and...