Americans can expect an adjustment in their Social Security benefits, as the federal administration plans to roll out several changes to the program starting early next year. Here's what to know about how the program will change starting early next year.

It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."

The program is touted by the government as "one of the most successful anti-poverty programs" in American history.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that beneficiaries will get a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025. The new adjustment will boost the average retirement check

The key to getting a bigger check is a keen understanding of how the rules work. Unfortunately, the complexities of Social Security are too much for many Americans, and many hold false beliefs about how the system works. But if you know these five secrets, you could end up with a bigger Social Security check when all is said and done.

All Social Security checks have been sent out for the month of October, and no additional payments are scheduled to go out until November. If you still haven't received your check for the month of October,