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biophile

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2. We should indeed be grateful for any increase!

Reply to mnhtnbb (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 08:48 AM

Dec 2

During the 2008 austerity years, many got nothing!
Gratitude is always recommended, but saying that makes me think of the guys in chains singing “Always look on the bright side of life” from Monty Python and the Holy Grail 😆

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Social Security COL adjustment [View all] mnhtnbb Dec 2 OP

2.17% for me ntp AnnaLee Dec 2 #1

We should indeed be grateful for any increase! biophile Dec 2 #2

At least, I think that's the movie- I may be "dis remembering" biophile Dec 2 #3

That was Life of Brian Jerry2144 Dec 2 #4

Thank you for setting me straight! biophile Dec 2 #6

My Medicare supplement Emile Dec 2 #5

It's obscene. mnhtnbb Dec 2 #8

After the Medicare increase, my net gain works out to 2.08%. Buns_of_Fire Dec 2 #7

That's looking on the bright side! mnhtnbb Dec 2 #9