Here's What the Average Spousal Social Security Check Could Look Like in 2025

The Social Security Administration won't officially announce the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) until October, but there's already a lot of interest in how it will affect retirees' checks. Retired workers aren't the only ones who will see a boost, though. Those who qualify for spousal Social Security benefits will also get more money next year.

We don't know exactly how big the increase will be, but we can speculate based on what we know about current spousal benefits and the latest projections of the 2025 COLA. Here's a closer look at how spousal benefits might change next year.

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