5 Reasons Why Deflation Is Good for Retirees

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TiPS

How is the mandatory withdrawals after 70 1/2 handled if you own tips?

Thank you

B.P. of FL @ Sep 02, 2009 17:50:51 PM

Deflation and Social Security benefits

Another bonus for seniors: the annual Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security benefits can't be negative, so even if prices fall by 1% the worst that can happen is your benefits stay the same -- this is, in effect, a 1% increase in the purchasing power of your Social Security benefits that lasts throughout retirement.

Andrew Biggs of VA @ Nov 29, 2008 12:59:32 PM

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