Social Security January 2025 Payment Schedule: 2.5% COLA Increase and Key Dates for SSI, SSDI, and Retirement Benefits

The Social Security Administration has released the January 2025 payment schedule, featuring a 2.5% COLA increase. SSI payments will be made on December 31, 2024, while SSDI and Retirement benefits will be paid based on birth dates throughout January. Beneficiaries are advised to review their schedules, update banking details, and plan their budgets to maximize the impact of the increased benefits.