2025 Social Security COLA Forecast Decreased - Latest Insights
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 00:01
Updated Forecast for 2025 Social Security COLA
The Senior Citizens League recently revised its estimate for the 2025 Social Security COLA, decreasing it to 2.5% from an earlier estimate of 2.57%. This adjustment comes after analyzing the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) data for August.
Economic Indicators Influencing the COLA
- Consumer Price Index: The CPI-W is crucial as it reflects the inflation rate affecting benefits.
- Impact on Retirees: The revised forecast could influence financial planning for many retirees relying on Social Security.
Implications of the Decrease
This decrease in the forecast may raise concerns among stakeholders about the adequacy of future benefits amidst rising living costs.
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