If you're someone who relies heavily on Social Security for income, then the program's annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are probably pretty important to you. In 2025, Social Security benefits got a 2.5% raise.

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While Social Security is in no danger of insolvency, its existing payout schedule, including annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), is at risk of being cut in the near future.