The Time is NOW for a Fair Social Security COLA! Jamie McMillen, TSCL Legislative Director The economy appears to be in a downward spiral, and many seniors we hear from are having a difficult time making ends meet. M ...
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Ask The Advisor: CPI Inclusions
Q: The news media has me confused regarding what is included in the CPI. I understand, according to the media, that the CPI does not include food or fuel. I wondered how that could be since they would be two of the large ...
Ask The Advisor: May 2011
Q: Did Congress get a cost-of-living adjustment this year? In 2010, my grocery bills went up 16.5%, gasoline up — 30%, property taxes up — 55%, utilities up — 17%. With no Social Security COLA, it is getting imposible to ...
Notch Bulletin: Why were we singled out?
Q: I turn 84 this year and am having problems making ends meet. Still, I’m very interested in NOTCH reform. Why were we singled out for less Social Security ? A: In 1977 Congress changed the formula for computing Soci ...
Notch Bulletin: Not Even A Lump Sum Death Benefit
Recently, we received the following from one of our readers: My sister was in the “Notch Group” and she struggled to get along on her meager benefit. She passed away a little over a year and half ago and those sorry ro ...
What Is The ‘Notch’?
The term "Notch" refers to the disparity in Social Security benefits paid to people born from 1917 through 1926 and those paid to people born before and after them with similar work/earnings records. Many of those born d ...
Frequently Asked Questions About TSCL & The Social Security Notch Issue
What is TSCL? TSCL (TREA Senior Citizens League) consists of vocally active senior citizens concerned about the protection of their Social Security, Medicare, and veteran or military retiree benefits. TSCL was first est ...
Notch Bulletin: How Much Less Do Notch Babies Receive?
Recently one of our readers asked "Is there a percentage as to how much less NOTCH BABIES receive monthly?" Although not many studies exist, according to one study of average earners born from 1917 through 1926, the disp ...
Notch Bulletin: Does Your Representative Support Notch Reform? Help Us Build Key Support Now
Members of Congress may lose an election but unlike other Americans, they never lose their retirement and health benefits. A Member of the House or Senate who retires at age 60 after just 12 years in office will rec ...
Notch Bulletin: How Long Have Notch Babies Been Underpaid?
I was born during the Notch period. I would like to know how long Notch Babies have been underpaid. In addition could you tell me if the underpayment has been corrected and if we are receiving the right amount now? — M ...
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