Capitalist Investor
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Why Your Social Security Raise Feels Like a Pay Cut
15 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
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Are Social Security increases actually helping retirees or quietly falling behind? In this episode of The Capitalist Investor, we break down why a recent 2.8% cost of living adjustment may feel more like a loss than a gain. When rising costs for healthcare, groceries, and energy outpace government adjustments, retirees are left asking a simple question: is this really enough? We also explain how COLA is calculated and why it may not reflect the real expenses people face every day. From inflat...