COLA rule could hurt Social Security recipients in 2027

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised, a Social Security story, though this one is about the annual raise and not the wallet: Nasdaq reports a COLA rule could shortchange recipients in twenty twenty-seven, yet again.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe raise is meant to keep benefits in step with rising prices, so for retirees it decides whether the checkbook or the coupon pile wins.

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistYet again, the headline says. That's a forecast that keeps missing in the same direction.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDoes the story give a number?

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   Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistNot one.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen we hold the worry until it does, and we hold it kindly.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, name one team that gets a raise on schedule.