Coverage dated October 13, 2026

‘I’m strapped every month.’ Seniors struggle as inflation continues to outpace Social Security benefits

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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — When Stephanie Zebrowski retired and started collecting Social Security in 2018, she was able to get by on her monthly payment with a little left over before the next one arrived. That’s no longer the case.

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    By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — When Stephanie Zebrowski retired and started collecting Social Security in 2018, she was able to get by on her monthly payment with a little left over before the next one arrived. That’s no longer the case.

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