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Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2022. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises. This change means prices for goods and services are a little more expensive, so the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps to offset these costs. ...
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Older adults who have a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives are less likely to develop cognitive and physical impairments, suffer less from depression, and are more likely to live longer than people without this kind of underlying motivation. We can help our loved ones rediscover purpose in life from learning something new, accomplishing a new goal, working together with other people, or making new social connections. Older adults with a solid sense of purpose tend to retain strong hand grips and walking speeds — key indicators of how rapidly people are aging. ...
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More women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income in the 21st century than at any other time in our nation’s history while also facing greater economic challenges in retirement than men. Women generally live longer than men while often having lower lifetime earnings. Find out how Social Security can help. ...
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This blog segment chronicles the three-step process — Examine, Explore, Envision —a college senior has taken to turn what she loves into what she does. She is an excellent example of the Road Less Traveled (RLT) Mindset, which basically means to take control of your future. ...
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When it comes to Social Security, there’s no better place to do your business or get answers than on the website. Here are Social Security's top 10 web pages of 2021, featuring online services to better serve you. ...
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You do your best. But once the holidays are over, you may discover you got your children or grandchildren the wrong toy as a gift. Or you may need to return the “ugly” sweater your family gifted you. Though most retailers do offer refunds and exchanges, policies can vary from one store to another. Make sure your returns and exchanges go smoothly this holiday by following these tips. ...
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What better way to welcome holiday guests than a lighted path to your front door? Easy-to-make luminary lanterns create the perfect holiday touch for a warm glow on a cold winter's day. Read on for directions. ...
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It’s time to pay it forward. In our stage of life, we have experience, wisdom and insights to offer. ...
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