Coverage dated October 9, 2023 to October 11, 2023

Social Security update: How much 2024 payments are expected to increase

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

The cost of living adjustment rose by 3.2 percent for 2024, the Social Security Administration announced on Thursday.

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Developments in this update

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  1. The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

    Headline from CBS 8 San Diego ·

  2. Newest

    Social Security update: How much 2024 payments are expected to increase

    Headline from Newsweek ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

70 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hill

    2024’s Social Security COLA increase to be announced this week: What we know (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    It’s already very likely that Social Security recipients can expect a significantly lower cost-of-living increase than the 8.7% adjustment they received in 2023. But they’ll know for certain this w…

  2. MyNorthwest

    Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking ahead to retirement next spring, Karla Abbott finds comfort in the cost-of-living increase that millions of Social Security

  3. CBS 8 San Diego

    The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    This year's Social Security cost of living adjustment was the largest in more than 4 decades. But experts expect next year's will be far lower.

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming – but it won’t be as big as this year’s (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday.

  5. Washington Post

    Social Security payments to increase by 3.2 percent as inflation cools (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    The increase in benefit checks starting next year represents a smaller bump than the last two years because inflation has eased from its highest rate in four decades.

  6. Newsweek

    Social Security update: How much 2024 payments are expected to increase (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The cost of living adjustment rose by 3.2 percent for 2024, the Social Security Administration announced on Thursday.

  7. NPR

    September inflation and Social Security's Cost Of Living Adjustment (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The cost of living is still going up, but not as fast as it had been. Social Security recipients will get a cost of living increase of 3.2% next year.

  8. NPR

    Social Security recipients will get a smaller increase in benefits as inflation cools (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost of living adjustment next year. Inflation has been moderating recently, with consumer prices in September up 3.7% from a year ago.

  9. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year's historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices.

  10. Local News 8

    Senior citizens will see a much smaller Social Security boost for 2024 (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 3.2% for 2024, a much smaller increase than the inflation-fueled boosts of the past two years, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday.

  11. WHDH Boston

    Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting

  12. CBS News

    Social Security benefits are increasing. Here's how else seniors can boost their money. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment isn't the only way seniors can grow their money. Here's what to know.

  13. CNET

    Social Security COLA Increase: Your Monthly Payments Are Increasing in 2024 (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The Social Security Administration just announced how much more you'll get each month, starting in January 2024.

  14. Newsweek

    How 2024 Social Security COLA compares to previous years (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Some 70 million retirees receiving Social Security checks have just found out their benefits will be 3.2 higher next year. The 2023 adjustment was 8.7 percent.

  15. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2024 has been revealed (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    It's not as much as the increase for 2023, but advocates still say it's a win for seniors.

  16. Time

    Social Security's Cost-of-Living Adjustment: What to Know (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The 3.2% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services.

  17. NBC News

    Social Security payments will rise 3.2% in 2024 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    It's a smaller bump than beneficiaries received for 2023, but the number reflects the gradual decrease in inflation over the past year.

  18. Bloomberg

    US Retirees Will Get 3.2% Social-Security Boost Next Year, Smallest Gain Since 2021 (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Monthly checks for the more than 71 million people receiving retirement or disability benefits in the US will get a 3.2% increase next year, the smallest gain since 2021, reflecting a significant cooling in the rate of inflation.

  19. Quartz

    What to know about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits in January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments

  20. Triblive

    The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is coming — but it won't be as big as this year's (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Looking ahead to retirement next spring, Karla Abbott finds comfort in the cost-of-living increase that millions of Social Security recipients get each year. But with consumer prices easing, the new boost will be far lower than this year’s 8.

  21. New York Times

    Social Security Benefits Will Rise 3.2% in 2024 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Millions of Social Security beneficiaries, from retirees to disabled workers, will receive the cost-of-living adjustment, which is far less than last year’s but still a healthy bump.

  22. The Republic

    What to know about the 3.2% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of older Americans will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments. The 3.2% raise is intended to help meet higher prices for food, fuel, and other goods and services.

  23. 10TV Columbus

    No, Social Security’s 2024 COLA is not as high as it was in 2023 (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    10TV Columbus's feed description

    Social Security payments will increase in 2024 due to an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Here’s what that means for recipients.

  24. Los Angeles Times

    Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3.2% increase in benefits next year 'will help millions of people keep up with expenses.'

  25. Washington Times

    Social Security announces 3.2% benefit increase as still-high inflation drives up prices (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The average Social Security benefit check will increase by $50 a month next year, the government announced Thursday, citing still-high inflation as the reason for the increase.

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