Retired folks trying to survive on social security are NOT making it now, and they will not make it in 2025 either.  Actually, the smallest increase I've ever HAD came in 2024 (starting in Jan).  It's appalling to think of how much it costs to live and then buy food and gas on top of normal, everyday expenses too boot.  JUST APPALLING.  But we're supposed to be ok with this.  Remember biden and jill take their SS money each month, Trump turned his down.  So who's out there with their hands out???  You figure it out if you're too stupid to know already.

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/social-security-cola-increase-2025