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Social Security Announces Lowest Cost of Living Adjustment in Four Years

Peak Financial Freedom Hour with Jim and Dan

Published
October 16, 2024
Duration
6:50
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Last updated
Jun 7, 2026

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GUEST: Jenn Jones, VP of Government Affairs, AARP TOPIC: Each year the Social Security Administration announces the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. Last week, leaders announced a 2.5% COLA for 2025. That is smaller than recent years – attributable to slowing inflation. COLA increases are meant to offset rising prices including food…

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GUEST: Jenn Jones, VP of Government Affairs, AARP TOPIC: Each year the Social Security Administration announces the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the upcoming year. Last week, leaders announced a 2.5% COLA for 2025. That is smaller than recent years – attributable to slowing inflation. COLA increases are meant to offset rising prices including food, gas and living expenses. This year, retirees on a fixed income have struggled to keep up with inflation and the 2025 COLA is expected to prov

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  • investing