(Washington, DC) –Today’s announcement of a 0.3 percent cost - of - living adjustment (COLA) is another major disappointment to the 60 million people who depend on Social Security, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL.) ...
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2017 COLA Forecast
(Washington, DC) – After no annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) this year, older Americans are likely to get a boost for 2017. But the increase will be so small that it will be the lowest ever paid, according to a n ...
Older Americans Lose 23% Of Buying Power
(Washington, DC) – Low inflation in recent years may be helping younger workers cut costs at the gas pump, but it isn’t translating into lower costs for older and retired Americans, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) ...
Low COLA To Trigger Medicare Part B Premium Spike
(Washington, DC) – New consumer price index data through August confirm that Medicare Part B premiums will spike next year due to an extremely low cost – of – living adjustment (COLA), according to a new estimate by The ...
“Senior CPI” COLA Might Be 7 Times Higher Than Actual 2017 COLA
(Washington, DC) – How fair is the annual Social Security cost - of - living adjustment (COLA)? Not fair enough, according to estimates released today by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). “If the annual COLA were calcul ...
Why Expand Social Security Now? Medicare Costs Taking Bigger Share Of Social Security Benefits
(Washington, DC) –Medicare costs are taking an increasing share of the Social Security benefits of retirees far more quickly than experts predict, according to a new survey from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). Forty- ...
Social Security Recipients Need Better Benefit Boost
(Washington, DC) –A majority of older voters think Social Security should be strengthened, but are opposed to cutting benefits, says a national survey by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). The new national survey found t ...
SCOTUS Rules: How The Ruling Affects the Strength of Social Security
(Washington, DC) – The U.S. Supreme Court decision on immigration has significant consequences for Social Security and Medicare, says a recent report by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). “President Obama’s executive act ...
New Tax Credit Would Help Families “Age In Place,” Says The Senior Citizens League
(Washington, DC) – At age 62, Susan Gross of Barboursville, Virginia, is nearing retirement age, but has no plans to stop working yet. High prescription costs and the need to provide care for a disabled adult son and ...
99% Of Older Voters Disagree With Recent Social Security Cut Tactics
(Washington, DC) – Two controversial Social Security changes that go into effect at the end of this month may come back to haunt Congressional incumbents at the polls later this year, warns the Senior Citizens League (TS ...
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