Millions of Americans are bracing for another shift in their monthly Social Security checks as 2025 approaches, but this time the increase feels different. After last year’s eye‑catching boost, the new 3.2% cost‑of‑living raise
looks smaller on paper, yet its impact on rent, prescriptions, and rising grocery bills is anything but simple. Many retirees and disabled workers now face tough choices, asking whether this bump can truly stret…