Social Security: October Will Be the Most Important Month of the Year for Retirees. Here's Why.

Millions of retirees are stretched thin financially right now, relying heavily on Social Security checks to make ends meet. In fact, just over 60% of beneficiaries say that they couldn't survive if they missed even half of a monthly Social Security payment, according to a 2025 survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute.October is one of the most important times of year for those relying on their benefits, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Here's everything you need to know about the future COLA and how it could affect your retirement.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool