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Buying Power of Social Security Benefits Plummets in 2021

Soaring inflation has deeply weakened the purchasing power of Social Security benefits in 2021, according to TSCL’s latest update on rising senior costs.  The study,…

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Social Security Benefits to Increase 5.9% for 2022

Social Security recipients will receive a 5.9 % cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective January 2022 — the highest in 40 years.  The high COLA comes as…

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): September 2021

How Does TSCL Project the Social Security COLA? Q:  I would like to know how, at this point, you project a Social Security COLA at…

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Q & A: September 2021

Why Does My Doctor’s Office Need to Call My Insurer Before Scheduling a CT Scan? Q: My pulmonologist ordered a CT scan, but the person…

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Ask the Advisor: September 2021

Could the Social Security COLA Be More Fairly Adjusted to Provide a Fixed Annual Dollar Amount? Q:  Could the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment be…

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Benefit Bulletin: September 2021

Most Look Forward to Boost; Low-Income Retirees Worry Benefits Could be Trimmed By Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board We have been hearing from hundreds…

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Congressional Inaction Could Mean Lower Benefits for People Born in 1960

High unemployment during the COVID pandemic of 2020 could cause an estimated 4 million people who were born in 1960 to face permanent reductions to…

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Alzheimer’s Drug Could Increase Part B Premiums for Everyone

A newly approved drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is drawing criticism for it’s $56,000 price tag, especially given its lack of proven…

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COLA Estimated to Be 6% to 6.1% For 2022

By Mary Johnson, editor The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year is likely to be the highest seen by retirees since 1982.  Based…

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Q & A: August 2021

Can Drug Plans Drop Coverage Of Brand Drugs Mid Year? Q:  My 2021 Part D plan dropped my brand drug from its formulary.  Are drug…

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