Social Security provides benefits to over 71 million Americans, including retirees, veterans, and dependents. Benefits are initially calculated based on a worker’s earnings history. However, to prevent these payments from losing value over time, annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) were created by law in 1973 and took effect in 1975. The COLA varies each year. For […]
The prediction of another, smaller increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could be a cause for concern among seniors. Social Security benefits support retired seniors and people with disabilities across America. Benefits change slightly each year based on the COLA, which is designed to adjust Social Security payments to account for inflation, which […]
Social Security COLA rises with increasing inflation pressure A look at Social Security’s adjustments for inflation, including the increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to 3% for 2025 and the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). A cooling of inflation is likely to lead to a modest adjustment in the cost of living for […]
Personal data of millions of Americans hacked in data theft Millions of social security numbers were hacked after a massive data theft. Here’s how you can protect yourself. This year, nearly 68 million American retirees, veterans and dependents rely on Social Security benefits each month to make ends meet. For nearly 30% of Americans, these […]
Personal data of millions of Americans hacked in data theft Millions of social security numbers were hacked after a massive data theft. Here’s how you can protect yourself. Some Social Security recipients may have noticed something unusual in this monthly schedule: There is no SSI payment scheduled for the month of September. The slight change […]
Social Security COLA rises with increasing inflation pressure A look at Social Security’s adjustments for inflation, including the increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to 3% for 2025 and the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Every year, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits wait for news about the annual cost-of-living […]
PRESCOTT – After the recent hot and humid days, it doesn’t feel like the end of summer yet, but fall is upon us. School is starting and we’re meeting again at Prescott Middle School for Gathering Place activities. We hope you were able to join us for our Fall Kickoff Picnic at Freedom Park on […]
ALEXANDRIA – Reminiscing, dancing, a live band, free books, historical exhibits, speakers, rickshaw rides, a food truck, cake, tours and more. For example, the Alexandria Senior Center celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 25. Hundreds of people enjoyed the event, which began with an open house at 3 p.m., giving visitors a glimpse into […]
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska (KNOP) – Several families and friends gathered at North Platte Lee Bird Regional Airport on Monday to await the arrival of Emiliano Morin. Morin is one of two North Platte High School 2024 graduates who set out in May. They left North Platte and traveled thousands of miles to attend Marine boot […]
No more fast fashion: 5 tips for more sustainability in your wardrobe From secondhand clothes to recycled looks, here are some tips to help you make your wardrobe more sustainable. USA TODAY The public is invited to the grand opening of the Wild Goose Vintage & Thrift Store in Old Town Victorville. The grand opening […]
