Seniors’ Social Security benefits outpaced by living expenses
It’s certainly no secret to millions of Social Security beneficiaries, but benefit increases in recent years haven’t kept up with the increase in the cost of their daily living. Seniors’ healthcare expenses have risen substantially, while Social Security COLA increases have gone from small, to zero, to meager. This article by Elizabeth O’Brien appears at time.com’s Money section and explores how expenses for seniors are rising faster than their Social Security checks. Click here to read more.
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