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Trustees: Tiny rise in Social Security benefits next year

Jun 22, 3:47 PM (ET)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security beneficiaries would get a tiny increase in monthly payments next year — less than $2.50, about enough to buy a gallon of gas.

Meanwhile, Medicare is expected to go bankrupt sooner than expected — 12 years from now. And some beneficiaries could face higher monthly premiums next year.


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We are getting a whopping 0.02% increase!
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Well, I've got some financial planning to do now!!
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don't spend it all in one place
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don't spend it all in one place
I honestly don't think there's anywhere with anything that inexpensive!!
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I honestly don't think there's anywhere with anything that inexpensive!!
If we all pooled our increases we might just be able to afford a large cheese pizza!
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where do you look to see if you are getting a raise
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where do you look to see if you are getting a raise
Everyone on SS, SSI, SSDI gets a COLA increase starting Jan 2017.
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i got my statement today. the miniscule raise we are getting is entirely used to pay a medicare increase. i am not getting a cent more than last year. yet another year with no raise.
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