Work & Retirement

Looking for a silver lining in financial news? Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023 for an average increase by more than $140 per month starting in January. ...

You don't always have to take NO for the answer. If you disagree with the decision on your claim for Social Security disability benefits, you can ask for your case to be reviewed by filing an appeal. ...

Social Security is more than just a retirement program. Social Security is able to provide services, benefits, tools and information to help you throughout life’s journey. ...

Considering Boomers have additional time to volunteer and there are millions of them, we can expect a significant increase in the amount of community service they can provide. When Boomers volunteer, they benefit (psychic income) as do the individuals benefitting from their generosity and the community is better off, as well….win-win-win. ...

Supported entirely through donations, C.A.V.A. may not be as well-known as other groups that aid veterans, but its work packs a big economic punch for those who need it, especially here in Northeast Ohio, home to 130,000 veterans, many elderly, disabled or homeless. ...

It’s taken me nearly 50 years to return to a gym. My husband and I recently joined a fitness center so we wouldn’t spend winter evenings pre-napping in front of the TV before heading to bed. There may be worse reasons for joining a gym, but I haven’t heard them. ...

Social Security and Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023; a move that could take some of the sting out of inflation for many of us.  ...

Retirement is a ripe time to take up that painting class you always wanted to take. Get involved in community theater, join a choir, or play a musical instrument. Rewind to your youth and ask yourself if there were artistic things you wanted to do but were unable to then. Now is the time!  ...