Social Security
Social Security’s 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Projected at a Modest 2.5%
A preliminary forecast for the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.5%, a modest increase reflecting cooling inflation. This projection, impacting millions of retirees, raises debate about whether the adjustment will adequately cover rising costs for seniors.
Social Security Benefits to Rise in 2025 With COLA Increase, Debunking Reduction Rumors
Reports of a 15% Social Security reduced payment plan for June 2025 are false. The Social Security Administration has confirmed a 2.5% benefit increase for 2025. The rumor conflates long-term funding projections with targeted, individual debt collection programs.
No Widespread $725 Stimulus Check Has Been Approved; Reports Traceable to Local California Program
Reports of a nationwide $725 Stimulus Check are false, according to official sources. The claim originates from a limited, local pilot program in California that is not open to the public. No new federal stimulus payments have been approved.
June 2025 Social Security & VA $2,780 Benefit Payments: Official Dates and What to Know About the $2,780 Benefit Figure
In June 2025, Social Security and VA benefit payments will follow a set schedule, with a widely circulated "$2,780/Month Social Security" figure clarified as a specific average, not a universal payment. This article details the official check payment dates for SSI, SSDI, and VA benefits and explains what recipients should actually expect.
