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Your job isn’t just a source of income — it can be a vehicle to independence or the beginning step to fulfilling your dreams. Social Security's Ticket to Work program or PASS program can help you get a good start. ...
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'Tis the season to enjoy your bird feeders. Start now to put seeds and other treats out for the birds and you’ll be able to watch them come to your deck or feeders all winter long. Read on to learn how our winter birds survive during the cold and snowy months, and how you can help them. ...
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Here's some guidance to turn what you love into what you do. Follow this three-step process to take control of your future: examine, explore and envision. There are three main points along the career continuum where the steps apply: initial, transitional and encore. Ready, set, go! ...
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1983 was the last time that recipients of Social Security benefits saw a cost-of-living increase steeper than the one just announced for 2022. This coming year, benefits will rise 5.9 percent, the sharpest upsurge since 1983’s 7.4 percent jump for Social Security disability and retirement recipients. ...
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It’s easy to sign up for a "my Social Security" account. You can access your information, benefits, and important services from just about anywhere with your personal and secure online account. ...
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The final quarter of the year sees the highest rate of donations to charitable organizations. There are many things to consider before you donate, such as the legitimacy of a charity. Scammers often take advantage of these moments of vulnerability to deceive donors. ...
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The holidays mean different things to each of us, depending on where we are in life this season. Children grow, loved ones face challenges. We all face uncertainties and, like everything in life, our holiday experiences change, too. ...
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The holidays lie before us and the wonderful sounds of the season are about to begin. Christmas music best communicates the holiday messages of peace, love and hope. Enjoy a holiday performance with your grandchildren. It can become a tradition that you all look forward to every year. ...
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