Among the other Social Security changes coming in 2025 are a smaller cost-of-living adjustment at 2.5%, down from 3.4%; an increase in maximum taxable earnings from $168,000 to $176,100; and appointment-based services at Social Security offices nationwide.

However, the amount of income subject to the Social Security portion of the FICA tax will change next year. The maximum taxable earnings is currently $168,600 but will rise to $176,100 in 2025. There is no limit on the amount of earnings for which FICA taxes used to fund Medicare must be paid.

It's smart to get at least a rough idea of how much income you can expect from Social Security so that you can plan accordingly.

Budget negotiations earlier this year failed to produce renewed funding for the Social Security Administration.

Although Social Security has been around for decades, it's common for some of the program's aspects to change from year to year. For example, seniors on Social Security are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment,

The Social Security Administration has announced several changes for 2025 that will impact millions of Americans. One of the most significant adjustments is the increase in the maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security.