The increase applies to disability benefits, clothing allowances, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children.

The 2025 cost-of-living-adjustment is about to be determined, and it might not go as far as some retirees hope.

A cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year is expected to equal what Social Security beneficiaries receive. () Congress on Wednesday finalized plans to guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year equal to what Social Security beneficiaries will receive.

Vt., has introduced a new bill, to raise the Social Security lump-sum death benefit to $2,900 to reflect today's cost of living.

There's a reason Social Security benefits are eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). If benefits were to remain flat from year to year, seniors would lose buying power over time due to inflation.