Good news is always welcomed. Based on the notice from the (S)ocial (S)ecurity (A)dministration of a Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA - as acronymist's* have labelled the phenomenon) beginning January 2026, I can take a shot at guessing that the SSA did not anticipate negative inflation for at least the first calendar quarter of the 2026 calendar year. I do get the impression it was close. Although guessing has risks associated with it, the net increase of $28.00 per month provides some assurance that guessing doesn't present a significant problem if it is incorrect.
* Acronymist - Word not listed in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. However, search on Bing yields "Someone who uses, or makes up, acronyms".
/SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Dec 2025]
Gab: Dec 5, 2025.
GETTR: Dec 5, 2025.
Locals: Dec 5, 2025.
Truth Social: Dec 5, 2025.
X: Dec 5, 2025.
Jo, queen for the day October 16, 1952. So long ago. So far away. Love.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Oct 2026]
Gab: Oct 24, 2026.
GETTR: Oct 24, 2026.
Locals: Oct 24, 2026.
Truth Social: Oct 24, 2026.
X: Oct 24, 2026.
Strictly my personal preference is not to search for things to worry about for which I get the thought (impression) that someone is worrying about that or those things. Unless it concerns me.
Footnote: Practice makes perfect. A statement I have thought about (worry) that has never been proven and most likely will never be.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Oct 2026]
Gab: Oct 24, 2026.
GETTR: Oct 24, 2026.
Locals: Oct 24, 2026.
Truth Social: Oct 24, 2026.
X: Oct 24, 2026.
Health Insurance for the users is what remains after the income assurance to the providers has been cared for (cured).
Health Care. Confer with a doctor.
Note: Not professional advice. Take with a grain of salt!
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Oct 2026]
Gab: Oct 24, 2026.
GETTR: Oct 24, 2026.
Locals: Oct 24, 2026.
Truth Social: Oct 24, 2026.
X: Oct 24, 2026.
