Category Archives: Social Security

U.S. annual inflation fell to 2.9% in July, lowest rate since March 2021

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021. There were no surprises, with annual core inflation … Continue reading

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Projection: Social Security COLA for 2025 should be around 2.7%

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The recent release of the June 2024 inflation report created a baseline number for next year’s cost of living adjustment for Social Security recipients. It’s all based on a needlessly complex formula the Social Security Administration … Continue reading

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My schedule … and what’s coming up

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go again. Yes, I am traveling again for the next three weeks through the European Alps: Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria. Much of the time I will be in mountain cities or villages, and … Continue reading

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Debate aftermath: Barclays says buy inflation protection

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Any long-time reader of this site knows I try very hard to avoid political discussions and I discourage political rants in the comments section. This is a site about inflation protection and investing with a focus … Continue reading

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Medicare costs for 2024 are rising faster than U.S. inflation

Part B costs, deductibles and IRMAA surcharges will increase about 6% next year. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Less than a month ago, U.S. retirees collecting Social Security learned their benefits will be increasing 3.2% beginning in January. That was the … Continue reading

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