Sustained inflation doesn’t just raise prices—it can quietly chip away at your Social Security benefits. In this episode, we break down how COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustments) works, why it may not fully protect your spending power, and how rising Medicare premiums and taxes can offset your increase.
What you’ll learn:
– Why COLA is imperfect and often lags behind real retiree expenses
– How Medicare costs and the “tax torpedo” reduce your benefit bump
– Why rethinking your claiming strategy matters in an inflationary environment
– How to actively monitor policy triggers (CPI-W, Medicare, tax thresholds)
– Perfect for retirees and pre-retirees who want to protect their income, preserve purchasing power, and stay ahead of inflation.
Connect with Marc Hernandez:
LinkedIn: Marc Hernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/money-man-marc/
Marc@MAHFinancial.Biz
http://www.mahfinancial.biz
(956) 994-0407
Connect with Carlos Lopez:
LinkedIn: Carlos Lopez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-omar-lopez-9b4734167/
http://www.mahfinancial.biz
(956) 994-0407
