There are a number of programs set up by the US government to help retirees and people who get Social Security checks keep buying things over time.
A COLA is a raise that is given every year and takes inflation and the cost of living into account. One of the most important changes has been made. A lot of people rely on Social Security as their main source of income, so this change is very important for them.
When the COLA is added every year, it affects everyone who gets Social Security. It is not always a big raise, but this year it really did change how much you pay each month.
This rule makes sure that people who get aid can keep up with the rising costs of living, health care, and other important services.
In November 2024, people who get Social Security benefits will see a big increase in their payments due to the 2024 COLA. This is because their payments will be bigger than they were in 2023 and previous years.
The November Social Security payment plan includes the COLA
People who get Social Security will have a big month in November 2024. That is when they will start getting their full raise because of the COLA increase. Beneficiaries need to know the dates and times so they can plan their money well and get their money on time.
The following shows the payment plan for November 2024, which includes the COLA increase:
- November 1: Payment for SSI and retirees getting pre-May 1997 benefits.
- November 13: Post-May 1997 retirees with birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- November 20: Post-May 1997 retirees with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of the month.
- November 27: Post-May 1997 retirees with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month.
- November 29: December SSI Payment.
All beneficiaries must follow this plan exactly as written because the COLA adjustment will be fully applied, which will mean that each month’s payment will be higher than it was in previous years.
This change happens automatically, which makes your money safer, especially when prices are going up.
All beneficiaries must follow this plan exactly as written because the COLA adjustment will be fully applied, which will mean that each month’s payment will be higher than it was in previous years.
This change happens automatically, which makes your money safer, especially when prices are going up.
Get the most out of your Social Security payment
More than just getting the COLA raise, people who get Social Security can do other things to make the most of their payments. These tips can help both people who are already getting benefits and people who are still deciding when to start.
You should wait to retire. It may be tempting to start getting payouts at age 62, but the amount you get each month will be much higher if you wait until you are fully retired or even after that.
Every year that the retirement date is pushed back, the numbers go up by up to 8%.
People who have worked for more than 35 years are paid based on the 35 years during which they made the most money.
If you do not work during this minimum time, the years you did not make any money are added to the total. The amount of the reward goes down because the average goes down.
Pay people more when they are working. The amount of money someone gets from Social Security each month will depend on how much they made while they were working.
If you do these things, it could change how much Social Security you get in the end.
To get the most out of their regular payments, people who are getting close to retirement should think about these ideas. People who are already beneficiaries can use the COLA to get more money when they retire.
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