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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announced for 2024

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As the cost of living in the U.S. continues to rise, 71 million Social Security beneficiaries across the nation still need to make ends meet. That’s why there’s the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) at the end of every year to increase Social Security checks to combat inflation and ensure beneficiaries’ financial stability for the coming year….

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Can a Child Under 18 Get Disability Benefits?

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If a child is disabled and has little to no income or resources, they may qualify for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children under 18 may qualify for…

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Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Announced for 2023

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Every fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments for the following year. COLA is designed to ensure that beneficiaries don’t lose their financial security due to inflation and the rapidly rising cost of consumer goods and services in the United States. Recently, the SSA announced that the…

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