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Flat-rate Social Security adjustment may reduce purchasing power

The report argues that a flat-rate Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could reduce purchasing power for 80% of beneficiaries.

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A broad reduction in retirees' real incomes could increase household financial strain, though the headline does not establish that a policy change occurred.

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  1. Social Security flat-rate COLA: Why 80% of beneficiaries could lose purchasing power ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

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