Stories Related to Social Security Benefits To Rise 1.7 Percent Next Year

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Tue, 10/16/2012 - 9:03am

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.

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