Why Social Security's next cost-of-living hike could hurt seniors
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Social Security recipients will start getting a bigger monthly benefit next month due to an 8.7% annual cost-of-living adjustment to help deal with high inflation.
Seniors and other recipients are getting the biggest bump since 1981. But tax and Medicare issues may complicate things.
With inflation forcing many seniors to cut back on food and medicine, annual cost-of-living hike will boost their income.
Consumer prices are cooling but remain near 40-year highs, leading experts to predict a big benefits bump in January.
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