If you are like most families, the rising cost of living has been a challenge. The grocery bill is higher. A tank of gas costs more (But AAA says gas prices are down about 46 cents a gallon in the last month.). And, if you are living on Social Security income, you may know that you got a raise at the start of 2022 of about 5.9%. That’s noticeably larger than the usual 2% to 4% increase in recent years.
And, with rising costs in 2022, experts predict that the 2023 increase could be even larger.
Because of the record-breaking inflation we've seen so far in 2022, there's a good chance the upcoming COLA will be historic, too. The Senior Citizens League, a non-partisan senior group, is estimating the 2023 COLA will be near 9.6%. For the average retiree receiving $1,656 a month today, that’s a raise of $158.98 a month.
The official announcement will come from the Social Security Administration in October.
Today, the maximum Social Security income benefit, for a high-wage worker retiring at age 70 is $4,194 per month. The new COLA will increase that. Will that be enough to meet your needs in retirement?
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If this article has you thinking about your own circumstances, contact my office at rdunn@dunncreekadvisors.com. I am always happy to meet with people who are working on their retirement plans. Dunncreek Advisors does not provide legal or tax advice, nor is this article intended to do so.