North Carolina expected to continue to Grow 2008 (Charlotte: living in, cost of)

[SunnyKayak]

economic expansion of 2.5 percent, with 83,900 net jobs added to the N.C. economy

N.C. growth forecast at 3.1% - Charlotte Business Journal:

[RuralCoastalGuy]

According to the Social Security Administration SS benefits will be increased by 2.3% to "match the cost of living increase"....but the charge for Medicare benefits will rise by 3.9% and the cost of prescription drug coverage plans will rise by 15%. I guess that means I will remain "semi retired" for another year