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Key TakeawaysForty-two states don’t tax Social Security benefits, giving many retirees a break on at least one major source of income.Some states also exempt pension income, retirement account withdrawals, or military retirement pay from state taxes.Nine states have no broad individual income tax, though retirees may still face property, sales, or other state and local taxes.After a lifetime of contributing to Social Security, building up a retirement plan, or earning a pension, you may be bracing for a big tax hit in retirement. But state taxes vary widely, and many retirees get a break: 42 states don’t tax Social Security…

In spring, on the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, young children, Anishinaabe storytellers, and educators walk together with Aki (Land) and Nibi (Water).I’m a researcher and professor of early childhood and someone of French-Canadian and Hungarian descent living as a guest in Tkaronto/Toronto. I’m among the educators exploring children’s land-based learning in a children’s forest nature program in the Humber Arboretum, in the west Humber River Valley in the northwest part of Toronto.Outdoor and nature-based programs support children’s connections with the natural world and the development of ecological awareness. Yet, my early experiences engaging with…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has highlighted its Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 in a recent tweet. The campaign is focused on widening social security coverage, regularising past compliance, bringing transparency and adding more workers into the formal employment system.The campaign was highlighted by EPFO in a post on its official X handle dated 29 August 2026, drawing attention to an initiative that runs from 29 June to 31 October 2026.The complete EPFO post on X is as follows:“Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 An opportunity to expand social security coverage, regularise past compliance and formalise the workforce. 📅 29 June –…

Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Rhossi that was rescued in Wales gets treatment at Houston Zoo (Credit: Barbara Alicea-Aponte/Houston Zoo) It’s a tale two years in the making, including a helicopter ride from Wales to London and a transatlantic flight to Houston for a long-awaited homecoming for a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle—one of the most endangered species in the world. After making the 5,000-mile journey to Texas, Rhossi is settling into his new surroundings while Houston Zoo’s veterinary team takes a closer look at his overall health before determining whether he’s ready to return to the warm waters of the…

eric1513 · Getty Images “Should I draw from my brokerage account now or start Social Security?” The question sounds simple enough, but ChatGPT’s answer reframed it as one of the most consequential decisions in retirement planning. And in most scenarios? Well, the math strongly favors using the brokerage first. Why Delaying Social Security Is Worth It Every year you delay claiming Social Security past 62 and up to 70, the guaranteed monthly benefit grows by roughly 6.5% to 8%. ChatGPT said using a taxable brokerage account as a bridge — drawing from it to cover living expenses while letting Social…

1930s Patek Philippe – Courtesy of Hansons Auctioneers / SWNS A rare vintage Swiss watch discovered hidden away in a late mother’s jewelry box while the family was cleaning out her home has sold for £59,000 at a British auction—$80,000 in US dollars. The 1930s Patek Philippe wristwatch smashed expectations after experts originally valued it at just £5,000. The owner’s daughter remembers her mom once telling her she possessed an expensive watch, but no one expected the stainless steel timepiece to be worth almost 12 times its estimate. “When I finally had the watch in my hands and was able…

For people in Nashville considering recovery, treatment can involve much more than addressing one immediate problem. Substance use can affect physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, daily routines, sleep, nutrition, and the ability to manage stress. A holistic approach recognizes these connections rather than viewing recovery through a single lens. This does not mean replacing medical care or evidence-based therapy with wellness trends. Instead, holistic recovery can combine professional treatment with supportive practices that help individuals rebuild healthier patterns across different areas of life. From mindfulness and movement to nutrition and social connection, a broader approach can help make recovery about…

Social Security provides important benefits for seniors, and many retirees rely on these benefits to cover essentials. Since Social Security is intended to help seniors support themselves when paychecks stop, it’s important that these benefits maintain their value over time. Cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are built into the program to try to ensure that the value of Social Security checks doesn’t erode due to inflation. And while the COLA formula is far from perfect, it does provide beneficiaries with an income boost in most years. We won’t know exactly how large that increase will be for 2027…

We love the idea of others loving us, but we forget to love ourselves. “Today I lost the respect of a couple people I care about, and the desire to hurt myself, when I finally told everyone the truth about who I really am and what I’ve decided to do with my life. In a nutshell, I’ve chosen to love and honor myself, instead of convincing others to do it for me every day.” Those are lines right out of a live chat I had this morning with a longtime reader and course member of ours. Although this person asked…