WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Social Security retirement benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will go up 1.7 percent next year, the Social Security Administration said on Tuesday, a small increase that may not cover rising premiums for the Medicare elderly health insurance program.
Social Security Benefits To Rise 1.7 Percent Next Year
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Tue, 10/16/2012 - 9:03am
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