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If you’re preparing for retirement or have already stepped away from the workforce, it’s important to understand how Social Security fits into your overall financial plan.
With over 72.5 million people relying on Social Security programs, updates to benefits can significantly impact many households.
Social Security 2025: Common reasons why your payments could stop
Why 2025 brings important changes for retirees
Although the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is lower than last year’s 3.2% increase, even a modest boost can make a difference for those living on a fixed income.
Social Security payouts adjust each year to reflect changes in average wages and inflation, and 2025 is no exception.
Workers paying into the system will see the maximum taxable earnings rise from $168,600 to $176,100.
While this means a larger portion of earnings is subject to Social Security taxes, it also sets the stage for potential benefit increases, especially for those aiming to maximize their monthly payments.
In 2025, the maximum Social Security benefit is $5,108 per month, or $61,296 annually.
However, reaching this amount isn’t easy.
To qualify, a person must delay collecting benefits until age 70 and have earned the maximum taxable income for at least 35 years.
For those who retire at full retirement age, 66 or 67, depending on your birth year, the maximum monthly benefit drops to $4,043.
Retiring earlier reduces the payout even more: someone retiring at 62 in 2025 would be eligible for a maximum of $2,831 monthly.
The decision of when to retire plays a major role in how much you can collect.
Delaying benefits past full retirement age results in about an 8% increase in monthly payments each year until age 70.
On the other hand, claiming benefits before full retirement age can shrink your monthly check by up to 30%.
Beyond retirees, others will also see increases in 2025.
For example, the average benefit for a widowed mother with two children will rise to $3,761, and a disabled worker with a spouse and children will see benefits increase to $2,826.
While these are averages and individual amounts will vary, they show a positive trend across the board.
Ultimately, the key to maximizing your Social Security benefit involves working at least 35 years, striving for higher earnings, and carefully planning the age at which you claim your benefits.
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