The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.
Almost 90% Of Americans Are Worried About The Cost Of Groceries
The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.
And you have seniors and disabled trying to navigate a measly 2.5% COLA with these outrageous prices. Four (4) of my home health clients have moved back in with family in the last 5 weeks. With the cuts to healthcare & food assistance, no healthcare workers job is safe.
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With the expected manipulation of BLS monthly number to falsely show inflation numbers less than reality, social security recipients will not receive accurate COLA’s to keep up. As dumb as it is to fire the messenger for poor economic numbers, there are real world consequences.
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I’ve seen estimates that the Part B premium will rise by 11% next year, wiping out about three years worth of Social Security COLAs.
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People are also consolidating living not just for communal living but for safety.
