Big Social Security COLA will be offset by Medicare premiums

CHICAGO, June 22 (Reuters) – Retirees can look forward to the largest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment next year since 2012 – but don’t break out the champagne just yet. For many, higher Medicare premiums will take a big bite out of their raise.

The 2018 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will not be announced until October, but inflation trends point toward an increase of about 2 percent, according to a recent forecast by the Senior Citizens League. That would be a welcome change compared with the 0.3 percent bump in 2017, and 2016 when no COLA was made.

Read the rest of the story

Translate »

Due to the inclement weather anticipated in our area from Hurricane Milton our home office in Altamonte Springs is closed Wednesday - Friday, October 9th-11th.  During this time, clients may access their accounts by contacting the custodian directly or other such third parties as they receive statements from as well.  Please check back for updates