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At this age, the benefit is neither reduced for early retirement nor increased for delayed retirement.

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The age you start collecting Social Security retirement benefits is an important consideration in terms of your COLA.

Medicare Part B premiums can also affect your COLA.

When premiums go down, your COLA could be higher.

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When premiums go up, your COLA could go down and thats whats happening this year.

Different federal employeesreceive different adjustments as well.

In May 2024, the average retirement benefit was $1,867.83, according to the SSA.

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That was up from $1,787.31 the previous year a gain of 4.5% rather than 3.2%.

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