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COL Mustard

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4. They're refining the methodology to compute COLA

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 06:38 AM

Oct 15

Under the old system, if inflation went up, you got more money. Under the new system, no matter what happens, you pay the Government a kickback.

Okay, so it’s not really funny. It’s early and I haven’t had coffee yet!

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Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement. Here's what to know. [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 15 OP

What if the government is still shut down on October 24? SunSeeker Oct 15 #1

I believe that the concern is more about the report and not really about funding except... littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #2

One thing I've learned since January COL Mustard Oct 15 #5

It may be the only thing that they excel in. littlemissmartypants Oct 15 #6

I added some previous OPs with articles about what was happening BumRushDaShow Oct 15 #3

They're refining the methodology to compute COLA COL Mustard Oct 15 #4

This is going to piss off two of the staunch MAGA's I know who depend on Social Security for living. ffr Oct 15 #7