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Social Security COLA Forecast Rises | Lafayette Louisiana News
Inflation cooled slightly to 3.4%, prompting The Senior Citizens League to revise their COLA forecast from 3.8% to 3.6%—still a major jump that could add nearly $70 monthly to average Social Security checks. While the official number won’t be known until October, this would be the largest increase since 2023. The League argues current calculations ignore seniors’ real expenses like healthcare and housing, pushing for a new senior-focused index. A bill to implement this change, the Social Security 2100 Act, is stalled in both chambers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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