n expert has predicted a drop in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2025.
Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare analyst, has said that seniors, survivors and those with disabilities will see their payments rise by 3 percent next year; this is down from a previous prediction of 3.2 percent in May, according to a report by MarketWatch. Newsweek has contacted Johnson for comment via email outside of normal working hours.
