Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.

Social Security payments receive annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to protect the purchasing power of benefits from inflation. Americans have ranked inflation as their most pressing financial concern for three consecutive years,

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Inflation has steadily declined this year, prompting the Social Security Administration to issue the lowest COLA since 2020. 🚨 Don’t miss this amazing Black Friday Move! Get

And while it can be challenging to find time for number crunching when you're busy making holiday travel plans and wrapping gifts, it's an important thing to do nonetheless. If you're on Social Security,

Key Points Your Social Security filing age impacts your monthly benefits. Be careful when claiming early and consider a later filing if your savings are limited. Know how your wage history impacts your benefits.