By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.

Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials such as groceries and medical bills. Will 2026's COLA increase help?

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,

Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) gained in early trading on Thursday after Jefferies upgraded the beverage stock to a Buy rating after having it slotted at Neutral. Analyst Kaumil Gajrawala said that the Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) business is in great shape.

Fintel reports that on January 30, 2025, Jefferies upgraded their outlook for Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) from Hold to Buy. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 16.81% Upside As of January 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for Coca-Cola is $73.