Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) came in at just 2.5%-- the lowest COLA since 2021. This is no surprise to those who have watched inflation steadily cool throughout the year. But it doesn't change the reality that many seniors will find themselves shouldering more of the financial burden in 2025.

Millions of retirees who receive Social Security benefits will see a 2.5% cost-of-living increase to their monthly checks beginning in January

Social Security recipients will see a 2.5 percent bump as part of their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. The increase announced on Thursday marks the smallest in years and is in line

As inflation continues to challenge retirees, is the latest cost-of-living adjustment enough to safeguard your financial stability?

Tens of millions of older Americans will see a 2.5% increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

A recent survey from the Motley Fool shows 50% of retirees have considered going back to work to make ends meet.

While there's a chance that 2026's Social Security COLA will be smaller than 2025's, there's also a chance that it will be comparable to next year's 2.5% increase or even higher. However, that's not something seniors should bank on.