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• Tracking the Social Security Benefit increase for 2008

  By Scott Burns The consumer price index for July increased 0.5 percent. It increased the CPI-W to 216.304. The increase over the prior year was 6.2 percent. Here’s the press release: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm In case you missed it, my... Posted Aug 18 2008, 03:00 PM by admin with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Social Security, Follow On

• Yes, for many, it’s better to take Social Security benefits later.

  by Scott Burns Most people take Social Security at 62, often because they must. But many have a choice and should give careful thought to delaying benefits. Why? Because it is the fastest and most reliable way to increase retirement income. Yes, even... Posted Oct 31 2007, 02:25 PM by admin with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: Social Security, Follow On