The CPI-W for January 2018 was 241.919, for February it was 242.988, for March it was 243.463 and April was 244.546; all are a significant
Category: Social Security
Retirees should not expect anything but very average Social Security COLAs for years to come. It will be a struggle to reach even 3% in most years
The Social Security COLA is a reflection of overall inflation although it is based on the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners, the CPI-W.
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This is GOOD news? Higher oil prices mean higher Social Security COLA. 😳
Gasoline is going to cost more this summer, but higher prices is good news for some Americans (sort of). Higher oil prices mean higher inflation
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