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No. Congress recently announced there will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2011. The previous lack of adjustment in 2010 means the government will continue paying benefits at 2009 rates.
covered outside learning area Or: Cost Of Living Adjustment (As in "you ain't gettin' one.")
COLA is the acronym for Cost Of Living Adjustment.
There was no cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2010 or 2011; benefits will continue being paid at the same rate as in 2009.
to counter the effects of inflation
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It was 5.8%.
The Social Security Administration collects taxes from workers to pay benefits and living expenses for the dependents and survivors of deceased workers.
Not at all. Many if not most wage earners get no cost of living adjustment. Those who do get significantly less than 100% of the cost of living - keep this in mind the next time you hear that wage increases cause inflation!
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