Social Security

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment and What It Means For You

By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces the cost-of-living adjustment for the next year. Whether you are retired or not, you should be aware of what the changes mean. In October, the Social Security Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is 2.5%. The increase shows up in …

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Social Security for Same-Sex Couples

Spousal and survivor benefits for same-sex couples have been in limbo over the years. Obergefell v. Hodges granting same-sex couples the right to marry provided much-needed clarity. Since 1939, nonworking spouses of covered workers have been able to receive a spousal benefit equal to 50% of the working spouse’s primary insurance amount (PIA). If the …

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Social Security Planning for Couples: Maximizing Survivor Benefits

A key benefit of Social Security that most people never think about are the payments to survivors following the death of the primary wage earner. These payments can be life-saving for young families, of course, but they can also be very important in determining your retirement income. One of the first things to understand when …

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