GO in the Know: Record COLA Increase Expected, Railroad Strike Averted & Top Financial News for Sept. 16

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It’s Friday and National Guacamole Day. The ultimate pre-weekend win-win! Grab your chips for dipping, but don’t veg out until you’ve had the chance to catch up on today’s top financial stories.

The Big Lead: Social Security COLA Increase of 8.7% Expected

Business Spotlight: Railroad Strike Temporarily Averted

That’s Interesting: These US Counties Have Unusually High Property Taxes — But Why?

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Heather Taylor is a senior finance writer for GOBankingRates. She is also the head writer and brand mascot enthusiast for PopIcon, Advertising Week’s blog dedicated to brand mascots. She has been published on HelloGiggles, Business Insider, The Story Exchange, Brit + Co, Thrive Global, and more media outlets. 

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