By Mike Watson, TSCL Legislative Assistant The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) often hears from seniors who, in their advanced age, have drawn down all of…
Under growing pressure to reduce the federal deficit, the prospect of major Social Security and Medicare cuts is the greatest it’s been in almost three…
With deficit reduction negotiations running into the federal debt limit deadline, cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) cuts remain on a short list of dwindling options for Congressional…
Alexandria, VA (June 14, 2011) Cost-of-living-adjustments (COLAs) are “overpaying” Social Security recipients, and the government needs to switch to an “improved” method of measuring inflation…
By Mary Johnson Your cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) “overpays” you. Yes, that is an outrageous statement — especially since you haven’t gotten a COLA boost for…
There’s been a remarkable increase in the number of bankruptcy petitions filed by seniors, age 50 and older, in recent years. And older filers are…
Housing, gasoline, food, healthcare — you name it, costs are taking some of the biggest jumps in years. In virtually every category, prices are on…
Watch our public service video about the need for a fair Social Security COLA and spread the word! Please, share this video with your…
Watch our new, nationally televised, Public Service Announcement called “Real Seniors, Real Concerns.” Real seniors are telling the nation about the financial challenges they face…
By Mary Johnson Now that our federal budget deficit is the only major economic indicator that’s roaring upward, Social Security benefits may be next to…