Social Security to issue first COLA raise since 2009
About 55 million beneficiaries are set to receive a 3.5 percent cost of living adjustment in January 2012. The increase, based on CPI in 2011, will be offset in part by higher Medicare Part B premiums.
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Higher bank fees become the new normal
The article reports that banks face slim margins due to low interest rates and new rules curbing traditional fees. Major lenders like Bank of America, Citi, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, SunTrust, and Regions Financial are testing or imposing monthly debit card fees to offset lost income. Public outrage, including Consumer Union criticism and anti- wall street protests, adds pressure amid unemployment and austerity.
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