Will A Sip Of Cola, Keep Our Heads Above The Water in 2024? Lets Talk About It.

Every year during October those on Social Security and SSI are told, what the COLA increase will be in 2024. But will it even keep us even with the current inflation rate? Lets Talk about that in the yard.

[@donnaallison7462]

The cola is a joke! Most are drowning in these times i can only imagine what next year will be like for us on a fixed income. It's just going to get harder and harder.I believe we are moving to Jesus coming back in my humble opinion.Thank you Mr.Tom and Gracie and the kitty krew .God bless you!

[@theresa8843]

People only voted for what SS promised The almighty savior. The USD is a promissory note.

[@Hamsterlion85D]

I love cola but too $$$

[@Elysian40772]

This is shameful, especially with the 100 billion in aid currently being asked for, we need that money HERE, pour that into our pockets we'd all be alot better off.

[@Tazzyone.]

No. We shouldnt cause more inflation. They are going to send another 100 billion. Billion out of the air to Israel ukraine nonsense. That DEFLATES every dollar in our pocket. We finance the world out of our pockets.

[@karlaruter3221]

I'm sorry but I believe it is Biden who is partly to blame. Not to bring politics in it but we were better off with Trump. Both are lying but yeah.

[@CMoore8539]

That’s an excellent idea but I don’t think they even care about us anymore.💔

[@dwightwiginton3682]

Hello, Mr. Tom! I'm in Northwest Alabama and I certainly feel your pain! I'm 70 now and can't do what I once did. Wife passed, so it's just me. Times are tough! We're going to make it though. Love and blessings to you and the kitty krew! You have a friend here even though we've never met. If I can help you in any way that I'm able to, I'm in!

[@beaandmaddy6623]

So sorry about your wife. Bless you.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

So sorry to hear you lost your wife, I know that is really tough for you. God Bless You

[@davidsimpson7307]

Sorry for your loss. I'm in Maine and the same boat. I lost my husband last yr after a 2 yr illness. I have what I need and staying afloat. I have a garden, fruit trees and berry bushes and also some chickens. I share the extra with friends and neighbors that aren't able to afford things especially last yr when egg prices rose so high. So good of you to offer Tom help if he needs it. I think that's what its gonna take to get us all through this. Stay strong. 🙏 your neighbor up north, Rose

[@JayP-kd5rc]

I'm sorry you lost your wife. I know how hard that is, as I lost my hubby also. Wish he was still here, as it was a lot easier going though all this crazyness with him then without him. Your offer of help to Tom was very kind. God will help us get through this.

[@karlaruter3221]

My condolences 😢. Tom is absolutely beautiful and I would love to sit and talk to him.

[@Spaghettiisyummy]

Well I got a raise in grandchildren yesterday! 😂 8lbs 5oz! While I was at a concert that I could afford…almost!

[@kamt3212]

Congratulations and God's blessings to you and yours . 😊

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Oh wow!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Absolutely 💯 % awesome, congratulations for such adorable most enjoyable increase.

[@kamt3212]

@@heidimisfeldt5685 Heidi! 💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Things not in our control we learn to give to God. This too we put in His hands and do the best we can to carry on.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

The 7 week old orange tabby we are fostering is on my lap, intently watching the video

[@janetsmiley6778]

They are raising the price of Medicare part B so even that COLA adjustment will be less than expected.

[@Jaded57]

Yea I figured after my cola And the increase I will have an extra approx 7.00

[@karenlemoine2677]

We haven't seen nothing yet! The future is looking very bleak. Just trying to keep my head afloat.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

It is good to be positive, but keep your feet on solid ground. The future is not looking too bright for most, because of the times we are living in. Pray always, and stay close to God, that is the very best we all can do. When we keep the commandments, God will have our back.😊❤🙏🙏🙏

[@heatherfling7095]

I don’t think Cola is is honest with us.

[@DiamondDazzle]

On SS. I have become an extra careful shopper If I don;t really need it, I pass. Now I can save a little each month for emergencies. I sleep better at night knowing I have a small nest egg.

[@joycef8443]

You are smart! We all need to be careful. Remember the oil embargo in 1970, the slow downs in 1988, 2000 and 2008? We got thru those.

[@davidsimpson7307]

That's what I do too and started that before I even retired. How much more STUFF do I need at my age anyway. Lol. I also shop what's on sale and that's what's on the menu no matter how much I'd like a steak. I'll wait for a sale. Stock the sale stuff and my pantry and freezer gets filled. I cook mostly from scratch and stay away from the soda and junk food cause I dont eat it anyway. I'm happy and healthy and try to stay that way. 🙏 that we all make it through this.

[@Gematria009]

I'm 27, working full time in IT making about 50k a year, investing in a 401k, am a type 1 diabetic, and I worry that by the time I reach retirement age I will not have enough to survive between food, utility bills, and my insulin. It's terrifying to think about the future and how expensive it will be unless we drastically change things and change them soon.

[@bettyhilyer1684]

Save all you can sweet heart and stay away from credit cards..trust in the Lord most of all!

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Consider yourself fortunate in respects to making 50k a year at 27. You have time to align your finances to ensure your future. You are correct, things have to change yet, it begins with the Government, some call it elected officials

[@KD-hr5ej]

You are young yet. You might want to check out Dave Ramsey. He has some very good advice. Most of all don't go into debt. There are wants and there are needs. Choose wisely.

[@karlaruter3221]

God bless you.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Im proud of you for being aware and not sticking your head in the sand… at your age, being informed and wanting to learn and prepare… I think you’re very smart. You will be just fine. Go get em! 😇🍁

[@judymac3588]

They don't care about seniors because they figure we won't be around long. Well we won't be because we can't afford to live. I wish we could see them when they're seniors struggling to live, but they won't be, they're already rich. I'm rambling because the jerks in charge tick me off, and there's nothing I can do about it except cut back and do without. Hopefully they won't be in Heaven with us, because they didn't have to struggle and suffer through life. Don't know if I'm making any sense to anyone, but this is how I feel. I put my life in God's hands, and that's where I get my comfort. God bless us all. ❤

[@hatteraslighthouse]

My Dad always said if you can put back as much as they withhold from your check for Social Security, then you will be able to live once you retire. I remember while in college (1982), my Economics professor stated that Social Security would go under due to the government using it as a "petty cash" fund - the gov. was and still is borrowing money from Social Security - if the gov. would/could pay back all the money it's borrowed, then we would have the benefits we paid into and deserve. I read an article the other day that inflation was up 3.7% - not sure if that was for the year or for one month - either way, the 3.2% COLA raise is nowhere near what they should be giving. I was fortunate enough to work for the county and they withheld soc. sec. but also as a benefit for employees, they contributed to a state retirement. They also offered workers the opportunity to deposit money into a 401K. I am now 63 and have started to draw my reduced Social Sec. benefits as well as my state retirement. The difference in waiting was honestly not worth waiting on. I have yet to start drawing on my 401K - will leave that alone for as long as possible.

[@Pallasathena-hv4kp]

Sounds like a good plan 👍 Enjoy your retirement 😊

[@lindanizamoff7981]

if the government can pay illegal $2000 a month per adult don't talk to me about not being able to pay SS/SSI to those who have retired.

[@bobs5596]

inflation, the stealth tax, is a real robber. the govt just prints money, and the dollars you save become worth less and less. so they will ''save'' soc sec, but by printing dollars to save it, the dollars are devalued to some point they don't buy enough of even basic goods, and people wind up on the street. my prop tax has gone from $70/year to $4000/year, as a graphic example. another is gasoline. i remember buying gas for the lawn mower @28 cents a gallon, now it's $4-$5 a gallon.

[@Fdt172]

I think you have to start withdrawing from your 401(k) by the time you are 73 or they will penalize you for it. You have to check with a financial advisor.

[@paulmoss7940]

Iam about 4 yr. old than you. Got a good ,but hard job and saved ,invested for 32 yr. I've been retired debt free and very comfy since 2017. One key is don't try to live above your means.

[@ppresley9208]

One day at a time , Mr. Tom , one day at a time ... God bless us all ... stay strong !

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Hi Tom, nice to see you and the Kitties. Being 75 and on SS, I know what you mean. All we can do is to try and save on things the best we can. After losing my hubby almost 3 years ago, I had to cut back even further than we had already done. By the grace of the Good Lord, we're getting by. Kinda hate to see where things go this coming year. God bless you too, Tom.

[@beaandmaddy6623]

As always Tom, an informative and intelligent conversation. Hope you can find some enjoyment in your weekend. Just love Cleo showing you affection. You are a wonderful "kitty papa". Blessings and love always. Pray every night for you and all your health issues. 🙏

[@theresa8843]

They want people to think like this. Dig deeper.

[@southsidecarly7427]

Have a good day Mr.Tom! Yes we will get through this! God bless you and the Krew ✝️🙏❤️

[@joanphillips7153]

The government needs to live on what we live on 😂

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

💯% 🎯

[@Spaghettiisyummy]

Praying for us all! And looking for an extra job!

[@chickenmama4384]

I stick with you from beginning to end. It is Appalling how we treat seniors. It makes me scared to become a senior.

[@pennylaur7687]

My increase will be about 30.00 per month. My water/sewer bill a few months ago jumped from 80.00 to 200.00 quarterly. Everything else jumped from 20% to 100%. I miss Trumps economy.

[@theresedillon6717]

We all do.

[@gladysbohle1741]

My utilities are going up more than ss too. What are we to do?

[@joycef8443]

Please…really. What does the US President have to do with inflation all,over the world?

[@denisebohar4338]

18:24

[@donaldatkinson7937]

​@@joycef8443I'm not sure, old bastard can barely stay awake.

[@sharonparker2262]

As always Mr. Tom, your words are true. I look for sales on anything and try not to pay full price. Prayers for all us seniors and for our grandchildren. They have no clue, and certainly aren't being taught correctly. Have a blessed evening

[@niki9638]

We went to Sams club today because of world events and spent $500 on items we use. Not food items, tp, trash bags, otc meds, etc. And it was 1/3 -1/2 what we got in our pre-plandemic spree spending the same amount.

[@danaharris5446]

Me too. I figured I’m not going to wait until Covid comes back and we go in lockdown again.

[@amazinggraceranch6793]

I’m on SS disability also. I don’t know what they’re thinking, but until they are in our shoes they’ll never know. Last year ‘s COLA was much better.

[@lindag4456]

I love your black cats, well , all cats, but black cats my favorite. Like your channel.

[@kathy-zd2ns]

Hi Mr. Tom, yep, I always watch your videos thru to the end. I always look forward to your videos. 😊 Thank ya Mr. Tom for always ending your videos with those encouraging words, "we'll get thru this together". I gotta admit, sometimes this old woman gets pretty discouraged, when I see the way things is goin, and how crazy this old world is gettin. I'm ever so thankful that I got the Lord to lean on. God bless ya Mr. Tom, and thank ya for makin these videos. I keep ya in prayer, and hope that things are goin okay with your health. Ya said you was gonna be gettin that mri, and whatnot, I been wonderin how that all came out for ya. Well, you take care of yourself Mr. Tom. Sendin a big hug and love to you, all the Kitty Krew, Miss Gracie, Heathcliff, and Fluffy. 🤗❤

[@RiceaRoni354]

The food prices, guaranteed , are up 30%. Utilities, crazy amounts. It’s all part of the plan. You wonder why so many are on the streets or living in their cars or campers.

[@stacieboucher1570]

Scares the heck out of me.

[@karlaruter3221]

I watch most everything on this channel because I highly admire Tom. It's pretty sad that after most of us worked our tails off that we are literally forced to live like this. I just looked into different insurance today, such as well- care and Humana. I don't know what to think. Went to the food shelf and how embarrassing. They are running out of food. Illegal immigrants come 1st and I guess all our work went to h e double toothpicks. God bless you and I love to read the comments. Tom is an amazing person and a friend to us who take the time to listen and learn 😊.

[@bevyb.786]

I live in government housing cuz that's all I can afford on disability. And every time the COLA goes up my rent goes up the same amount and just takes it so I never get that increase🥺 it's not fair but it is what it is. Keeping my faith in God to carry me always🙏🏻

[@joanphillips7153]

Me to

[@karenwills-hj3nk]

Gov senior housing has a 6 year waiting list . Probably longer now since the illegals get everything .

[@susansramblings7848]

Yeah me too.

[@maggiepennington5583]

Your Medicare goes up also at least mine went up and I only got a 12.00 raise on my check last year.

[@susansramblings7848]

@@maggiepennington5583 yep you are right there. I actually lost money last year.

[@karenwills-hj3nk]

Your place looks peaceful .it’s nice communicating with everyone.

[@RiceaRoni354]

Last year my COLA was about as much as my Medicare increase.

[@gladysbohle1741]

Kitty knows winter is coming and wants extra food.❤

[@brendafarris7590]

The bulk of us pay SSI on all our income, but deduction stops at $155K. If everyone paid on all their income we would be awash in funds for the elderly and truly disabled.

[@Tazzyone.]

😂😂😂 you think they wouldn't touch that $$$?

[@grannygrump7425]

Thank you Mr Tom for taking the time to try and explain it to people. Our electric has doubled Thank God we have well water our trash bill has doubled. I am at the point if our electric keeps going up I think we can do without it. Blessings

[@DeepSouthBama56]

You are very welcome

[@Curlyblonde]

We are fortunate in our area that we get some assistance with our food budgets by going to a monthly food distribution pantry, known as Ruby's Pantry. For a donation of $25, we receive a share of various groceries worth $150 to $200 (no choosing). Every month on a particular chosen date which is different for each community, the distribution is organized and given out. The food selection changes every time, but you get a selection from each type of food group. This food comes from food factory production over-runs, discontinued food products, donations from grocery stores and commercial food processors often in bulk.The companies/stores that donate receive a tax benefit. This food is not time-expired, but would otherwise go to the landfill, so it is gathered by this organization and transported to various communities on a monthly basis for distribution. Ruby's started in Northern Minnesota 6 or 7 years ago in our area and has now grown to service the rest of the state, as well as North Dakota and parts of South Dakota and Wisconsin. There are plans for further expansions to the other neighboring states. There are no restrictions as to who can receive this food, it is open to all (whoever likes to eat) and you can purchase more than one share. The food distribution at the local level is handled by volunteers from the community and a portion of each share sold is distributed to the charities in the community. We are so fortunate that we've had this program for 6 years now in our community and the many people, including the soup kitchens it has helped to off-set the high price of food. Seniors, young families, the disabled, college students, the unemployed, social assistance recipients, the working poor have all benefited and has allowed them all to be food secure and eat better in our area.

[@sparkysrun4274]

that is awesome. It would be good if people in more areas do this...its so true that a lot of good food & products are thrown away. 🙏

[@Lindi1028]

Hi Mr. Tom, Always nice to see a video from you with the kitty crew. You are always so informative and uplifting and I thank you for all you share. Be well and take care - we will be there for each other

[@donaldatkinson7937]

I wasn't trying to contradict you, you made some valid points especially about federal workers, who gets to retire after what, 25 years with about half their salary and then social security when they get old enough. My point was, most people don't know how the government, basically raided the social security fund for general spending. That's how bill Clinton supposedly, had a balanced budget, which was a crock of crap!

[@annmarie2964]

You should bring in your cats because of Halloween and the dangers associated with it.

[@AlisonMeyer-ud1ix]

I am fortunate to be able to live with my son in his house. I am concerned for myself and others as to how are we to put any money away for future. The reason I am concerned is because I have heard rumors that they have considered lowering our social security to help balance our budget for the U.S. and also to have more money to send to other countries. If they do that then how will it affect thousands of seniors? It will not be very good that is for sure. I appreciated your talk on this and I learned so much. Thank you. Do take care.

[@CMoore8539]

Tens of millions of people depend on SS. If they did that it would cause massive homelessness of the disabled and elderly. I’ve heard that too.💔

[@irenew6202]

I can relate to everything you say, I am a widowed senior citizen on a fixed income, trying to find me 1 acre of land for my mobile home.. and the prices are outrageous

[@lindadidomizio5025]

I understand that they do not use grocery prices in figuring the COLA.

[@lisagonzalez8272]

Hi Mr Tom God bless you and the kitty crew ❤🙏🏻

[@margaretlouiseable]

animals can feel stuff coming. Listen to her.

[@lauraIngleswilder74]

GOD Bless you too mr. Tom!

[@patriciaingles1452]

I have a cleaning company in Ontario and im taxed to death. I think they don't want small business

[@patriciaingles1452]

I'm 57 in December so I'm getting worried 😢

[@roxanaconception]

Speaking of, I just viewed a “short” video talking an older couple that took 51 consecutive trips on a cruise ship and that is because living on a retirement home was more expensive

[@roxanaconception]

I would watch that playlist on your shopping

[@Elysian40772]

I love that story, good for them❤

[@Curlyblonde]

Years ago, I met an 80 year old single man on a cruise ship that was doing exactly that in the winter months. For 6 months of the year he went on non-stop cruises because he said it was cheaper than living in a nursing home, the food and accommodation was significantly better, lots of activity, meeting new people and excellent entertainment. He was very agile, looked great and was having the time of his life. We saw him on a couple of our cruises, living in a Speedo swimsuit hanging around the pool during the day. Staff on all the cruiseships knew him and so did the Customs Officers. The other 6 months of the year he lived with his daughter.

[@albertcooper7127]

I am managing with some difficult but making it. I love kitty Crew 😄

[@const141]

God bless you Tom. I love listening to what you have to say whenever you post. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

[@PK-zb6wh]

Also with SS, a women that didn’t pay into it at all, gets money out of it based on hubs….but hubs didn’t pay more into it than a single guy.

[@CMoore8539]

If they’re going to do that for wives They should do it for husbands too. Single people shouldn’t have to pay as much but of course the whole system is a rip off anyway!!

[@katespencer4038]

Wise words for a saturday afternoon. Thank you

[@anneyday3493]

Ticks me off every time Congress votes themselves a raise when they have salaries that beat most American's and good health care too, but they won't do right by the elderly and disabled. The GOP openly keeps saying they want to take away SS and what the heck is that going to do? How cruel do you have to be to want a bunch of seniors on the streets begging?

[@karlaruter3221]

Exactly 💯👍

[@janetwethepeople9390]

It's both sides. All of government is corrupt

[@theresa8843]

See the definition of tyranny

[@bobs5596]

people should serve 1 term at some minimum pay to cover expenses and provide no incentive to be career politicians. and no stock trading or even owning stocks during that time either. currently they are not held accountable for blatant insider stock trading based on legislation being passed. (look what they did to martha stewart for what was called insider trading, yet they do the same as a normal process.) that would prevent the corruption that takes root with bureaucrats who become ensconced in power, like pelosi. --> ''Nancy Pelosi announces she's running for reelection The former House speaker announced Friday that she will run for reelection in 2024. She revealed her plans at a breakfast with volunteers in San Francisco and then followed up on X.'' ...........this is outrageous.

[@MyMilitaryMind8686]

We all know the real inflation rate is over 23% for life’s basics.

[@patriciaingles1452]

I probably told you before im in Ontario Canada, love your videos ❤

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@copycat6800]

Love your voice love listening to your stories also love your cooking still making those burritos with the refried beans and the rice❤

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Glad you like them!

[@sharonhart3735]

You're so true Mr.Tom about all of this.

[@jerryg2073]

Animals know when "things" are going on.

[@bettypierce8050]

You are right, Mr. Tom. Love to the kitties.

[@lindag4456]

i am 70, retired in 2019 at my full retirement age of 66. i work a part time job 2 days a week. It would be very hard for me financially without my job.

[@bettyhilyer1684]

We need to make sure to watch or scroll to the end so it helps Tom..reach his numbers!!

[@jerryg2073]

My father worked for SSA until he retired from Federal service after WW2. The problem, in his opinion, was when they (Congress) added "disability" to the system. Never part of the original program. It was originally a "retirement" program, not a "disability" program! Costs went crazy.

[@RiceaRoni354]

Now it’s disability, visiting border crossers, etc. SS was a trust fund you paid into and the government was basically a trustee. In reality, SS makes Bernie madeoff and Sam bankman fried seem like honest investors.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Truly disabled people also need to live on something, life can be pretty hard for them, and also consider their selfless caregivers.

[@johnglad5]

I respectively disagree, ptl.

[@dianneweaver4809]

There's little money for "extra's" but I have a roof over my head and a full belly. My gracious Lord takes care of all my needs.

[@user-ge8mb6jz9b]

Hello from Oklahoma, Mr Tom! Love hearing your explanation for what’s going on with the COLA increase. I dare anyone from Congress to live on my monthly benefit. The divide gets larger every year. But I look for my blessings and take much comfort in what I’ve received. Much love to you and the Krew.❤❤

[@colleenrobinson3814]

always enjoy your video's, here in Virginia everything has gone up from groceries to

[@carolavant3778]

Hi, Mr. Tom. What chaps my corpulent buttocks is the fact that our wonderful government gives the illegal immigrants $2,000 per month. My social security isn't even that much! These people aren't even supposed to BE here!! 'Seems like the Ukrainian people are just so much more important to our government, too, and I'm tired of it! As for grocery prices, in January 2020, my grocery budget was about $250 to $275 per month. Now, it's $550 to $600, and that's just for my son and myself, and even so, there are a lot of things we're now doing without. That said, I am still thankful and grateful for what we do have. God is good to us. There are many who aren't as fortunate......But it still chaps me where I sit!!

[@danaharris5446]

Hate Biden. He’s not tAking care of the citizens at all

[@Teddy2Oliver]

Please provide a reliable source (that is, not Fox News, Truth Social, etc) for your claim that our government gives $2000 / month to illegal immigrants. People enter this country ilegally needing and wanting jobs. Many corporations, such as meat packing plants, will hire them, even if they don't have a valid social security number. So these illegal immigrants actually PAY into Social Security, but will never be able to claim benefits. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about ways to save money that I may not know, or may be doing incorrectly. I don't have energy to whine about things that aren't even true!

[@searcymasonry]

im a single old man and my groceries for 2022 cost 82 bucks a month . i eat meat for every meal . i see people in the stores with carts filled with colorful packaged up stuff . they should learn how to shop and how to cook . if i buy a store item with one speck of unnecessary packaging i cut off the packaging in front of the store and shove it in their trash can . im not their waste disposal chump .

[@searcymasonry]

also , i had to go look up what ' corpulent ' means . it explains the high food costs .

[@tinyacres2827]

Corpulent buttocks! That is hilarious! I can't wait to use it somewhere. Thanks for a great laugh in the middle of this sad, grim topic. I wish you and your son well and hope things soon improve for everybody.

[@kathleenwilson2199]

Mister tom please take care thank you for your wisdom mister tom stay safe and thank you for sharing wisdom with us

[@thewheelchairprepper8070]

Same here in Tennessee...Thanks for all you do for us 🧡👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@Visitor2Earth]

Hello Tom from an old empty nest geezer in Wichita, Kansas!

[@bevyb.786]

🌻👍🏻Kansas gal here too

[@valorijohnsen4186]

Well Mr Tom the government gets to vote a raise for themselves each year. Now would be a good time for us old fellas to trade with them. Holy cow they don't even have to pay for insurance! Groceries for myself and you went up 25% at least in my area last year. Nobody said life is fair...no kidding. I'm wishing my knees were strong enough to garden.

[@karenwills-hj3nk]

Sometimes I watch a few minutes and have to go back later .😊

[@Mari-B]

Take care, Mr. Tom and Kitty Crew! We will survive someway. 😢 BTW... I watch all the way through and let all ads play. That's the least that I can do. ❤

[@GardeningLady]

You keep my attention for the duration Mr. Tom. I thoroughly enjoy what you talk about. Always informative. Thank you and God bless you and the kitty crew!

[@kathleenralston2192]

Mr Tom, or anyone else who is having trouble making ends meet, check to see if you are eligible for Medicaid or it's sub programs QMB and SLMB. All these programs will pay your Medicare Part B premiums, thus increasing your Social Security check. Full Medicaid can pick up all the costs not covered by Medicare as well. There are income limits. SLMB has the highest income limit.

[@MitchGrooms]

Thanks for this. You know we are waiting to hear about your health, please let us know.. Hugs buddy

[@bernicejohnson2380]

Thank you Mr.Tom.Must not forget the kitty crew.❤

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Always!

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks so much MrTom for putting us up things the way you do! Blessings 😻😻😻👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@DeepSouthBama56]

You are so welcome

[@bibleonly1]

Government both parties borrow money? Did they repay it back? 😑

[@ShellyEdwards-ul9zf]

I love your cats

[@lindakingsley8250]

Hi Mr. Tom, thank you for all your research on this. Love how you explain it all. You hang in there. What else can we do. Hugs to the kitties😊

[@Peanut11111]

Keep up the good talks.😮😮😮

[@reginarenoude1098]

Ty for these videos.

[@renoldhergenrother3057]

Howdy Mr Tom, Well sir I can't argue with anything you said today. I am, like many watching your channel, a senior living on a fixed income. Times are getting harder every day it seems. God bless you and the kitty crew.

[@joycechapman262]

God bless

[@RobynG70]

This COLA is a joke and why I have to work part time to suppliment my income. So I go to work every day sick and in pain and then come home take my medicine and sleep. Get up the next day and do it again because we canr survivie on our fixed income even though ive been sick for 34 years I still have to force my body to do what it cant... God bless the USA though right?

[@sheilafarley4748]

Nice to see you Tom, thanks for your thoughts.

[@leeb22000]

CPI doesn't calculate food or energy with the rest of the things. When determining COLA. If it did we would be getting 10% cola. CPI does ad food and energy, to determine interest rate hikes. Go figure.

[@suetampabayfl187]

Thank you Mr Tom for your videos like these. Love the kitty krew and Gracie. God bless. 👍😃❤️🙏😺

[@DeepSouthBama56]

You are very welcome

[@sharon3108]

God Bless you Tom and the Kitty Krew too

[@tinyacres2827]

Hey, Mr. Tom. Well, I'm one of the lucky ones. 70 next spring, and still working at a good job with a strong company. My retirement plan for years was to get a little place like yours back in the south, where I could garden and pursue my hobbies. I've met my financial goals and can retire any time, but in this economic environment, with this administration, and the world looking the way it looks? Maybe I'd better not.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

That is awesome!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

We all are struggling Mr.Tom, those of us paying rent even moreso. Because rents have more than doubled ever since the pandemic, and rentals are no longer a secure place to life anymore, a major cause for homelessness ever since. Please do keep your beautiful little home.🌄🏡🏠🌲🌳

[@abcdefghi9]

I also watc Jerimiah Babe channel.He has been talking about the ridiculous cost of living.The days of cheap living and low cost food is over.

[@albertcooper7127]

My Edgewood Maryland gas and electric was 96.00 in 2019 to 2020 now my Gas and electric is now 190.00 sometimes 203.00. Biden has a lot of trouble to me

[@Glaciershark]

I have a fishing business and my expenses are way up. The price the buyers are paying is down as well as the number of fish in the area. Those are the facts

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Consider adding planting something you can sell. For example, fresh kitchen herbs, and fresh sprouts, you do not need to own a farm to do that.

[@Glaciershark]

@@heidimisfeldt5685 good idea 💡

[@heatherfling7095]

Thank You so so much Mr Tom for sharing. This is great information. I appreciate you so much. I am a senior. Great information to know. I was just wondering about that of how and where they got that from. I didn’t know that. And I know what you mean. Because, I’ve had been watching prices on everything going up on everything. Crazy prices.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbierausch3882]

what are you doing to your gardens to keep them over the winter and ready for planting season?? do you have any fall crops? Are you getting the soil worked for the winter? Adding any of the tree leaves and compost into them? Tis the Time and season.. ML

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Gardens still going but suffering greatly from the drought here.

[@sjbutler2330]

I get a hospital pension. New increase won't be until march!! Lord knows what cpp and oas here in Canada will be! Take care Tom, and kittyKrew. 🐈🙀😿

[@Curlyblonde]

It's been already decided that CPP for 2024 increase will be just over 2%. The other defined pensions like HOOPP or OMERS etc. usually copycat the same COLA increase as what the feds determine for CPP. There may be a slight difference, but it's not much. At any rate, the increase for 2024 is well below the actual rate of inflation. It will continue to be a challenge to keep up with the inflation increases as our retirement incomes fall further behind. Actually the COLA is a misnomer because we aren't able to keep up with what they give us and fall further behind. Then to add further insult, the propaganda you get from the pension plans when they announce their miserly increase, they congratulate themselves on their generosity to us!

[@mikeabner0511]

We are getting closer and closer to the end times.

[@RelanHelpenstill]

I hope that 2024 is the best year to come for all.of us .keeping it positive 😂😂😂😂😂

[@youtubehandle-]

Thank you Mr. Tom! ❤

[@DeepSouthBama56]

My pleasure!

[@IngeLyck]

And Denmark 😀😀😀 Blessings to you Tom

[@berylmadison2363]

Thanks Mr Tom..I always enjoy a chat..Many Blessings 🙏❤️

[@anniegetyrgun8741]

Here in UK certain benefits, esp disability and senior pensions are increased in Apr 24 by the national inflation rate for Sept 23. This year is was 6.7%. Food has increased on average by 14%…but certain other benefits such as unemployment the increase is at the govt’s discretion. But our food prices are way way lower than yours and our medications are free. I don’t know how you do it. Thinking of you