A small bump in Social Security checks
Episode 7 min 25s

A small bump in Social Security checks

From Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace

Tomorrow, the Social Security Administration will announce their Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and seniors are expected to see a small increase in their monthly checks next year. It could be a meaningful change for struggling retirees: 74% of people on Social Security have reported making financial changes due to rising costs outpacing their benefits. Then, an update on the global bond market.


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