The CPI-W for September 2012 was released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and, just as in August, the index increased considerably from last month, moving up from 227.056 to 228.184. The average of the July, August, and September CPI-Ws is 226.936 which is 1.65% higher than the third quarter 2011 average (the [...]
Archive for October, 2012
Presidential Debate: Romney and Obama on Social Security
During the first Presidential Debate the two candidates were directly asked to address the issue of Social Security. Here is what they said: LEHRER: All right? All right. This is segment three, the economy. Entitlements. First — first answer goes to you, two minutes, Mr. President. Do you see a major difference between the two [...]