As part of negotiations aimed at reducing the deficit, Congress and the President have considered changes to the way the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated. \u201cChained CPI,\u201d as the proposed method of calculation is known, could have adverse affects on Social Security benefits, as cost of living adjustments are based on CPI. Proponents of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As part of negotiations aimed at reducing the deficit, Congress and the President have considered changes to the way the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated. \u201cChained CPI,\u201d as the proposed method of calculation is known, could have adverse affects…<\/span><\/p>\n