With the Congressional Budget Office projecting no cost of living increase for social security benefits in 2010 and 2011, many people who receive this income will be in a tough spot. For some folks, the SSD benefits cover the absolute necessities of living. They depend on their check and make it only from month to month. Without a cost-of-living increase to cover outside expenses, many people will be forced to cut back on an already small fixed budget.

This article was written by Todd P. Oxner