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You won’t always be a priority to others, and that’s why you need to be a priority to yourself. Practice respecting yourself, caring for yourself, and becoming a reliable part of your own support system. When it comes to the importance of self-respect and self-care, there’s a lot to say. But let’s lighten the mood first by beginning with this: A puppy thinks: “Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a warm, dry home, pet me, and take good care of me… … THEY MUST BE GODS!” A kitten thinks: “Hey, these people I…

                                Compliance Corner In Minnesota, state law directs provides how employers contribute to the second injury fund. Thanks to Simply Research, we highlight how the North Star States makes its calculations. Reports, Assessments On or before April 1 of each year, all self-insured employers shall report paid indemnity losses and insurers shall report paid indemnity losses and standard workers’ compensation premium in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner. On June 1 of each year, the commissioner shall determine the total amount needed to…

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues several types of payments, including retirement, survivor, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.Each group of beneficiaries receives their money on different dates throughout the month. Generally, the SSA only sends one payment per month per individual, but in certain cases, a recipient may receive two payments in a single month—or none at all, which will be the case this August.Who won’t receive a Social Security payment in August 2026?Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment in August as they normally would on the first…

States are in a tough bind as they contemplate how to address childcare needs. The extra federal money from the pandemic era is gone just as they are trying to swallow higher spending and cost shifts mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Republicans passed last year. Some states have pulled back on childcare spending, leading to a drop in spots and longer waitlists for the ones that remain.Amid an often bleak landscape, Kentucky was recently able to pass House Bill 6 with bipartisan support, making significant investments in childcare by improving subsidy reimbursement rates, codifying free childcare…

C.K. Gariyali, former Principal Secretary of Tamil Nadu, inaugurating art fest for mental health organised by Schizophrenia Research Foundation (India) at Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University in Chennai on Friday. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ An art festival promoting mental health awareness was organised by the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), in association with the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University, here on July 31.Former IAS officer C.K. Gariyali was the chief guest of the event, which formed a part of the dissemination of findings from Project PIECEs. Project PIECEs is a multicentric…

Life brings both challenges and gifts. There are periods of struggle, confusion, and pain, as well as chapters of miracles and breakthroughs. Through it all, gratitude is the one habit that keeps you grounded, steady, and at peace, in both good times and bad. A gratitude practice is far more than simply listing a few things; it’s about being fully present with positive experiences as they unfold. So much is already going your way. When you focus on even the smallest moments that feel right, it can create a powerful shift in how you respond to life.     …

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Social Security beneficiaries might get a bigger cost-of-living adjustment next year than they did in 2026, but the final increase will not be determined until federal inflation data is released this fall.The annual increase, known as the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients keep pace with rising prices. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates the adjustment using the average Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, or CPI-W, for July, August, and September compared with the same three-month period a year earlier.Throughout the last…

Gratitude is a habit that can be nurtured from an early age, helping children develop a more positive outlook on life and stronger relationships with the people around them. While it’s natural for kids to focus on what they want next, learning to recognize and appreciate what they already have can encourage greater happiness, empathy, and emotional resilience. One of the simplest ways to build this habit is through gratitude journaling. Gratitude journal prompts give children meaningful questions to reflect on instead of asking them to come up with ideas on their own. By thinking about the people, experiences, and…

– credit Kyushu Animal Academy An inspiring story of solidarity between pet owners comes from Japan, recently rattled by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. In the wake of the disaster that destroyed homes and claimed over 3 dozen lives, an organization that acts as a digital hub for lost pet notices has amplified the signal of these notices, and worked to help reunite owners with their animals. Maigo Ken no Keijiban or the Lost Dog Bulletin Board, has 150,000 members on social media, and is a registered equivalent to an American 501(c)3. On Tuesday, a lost Chihuahua named Leo was successfully identified,…

Quick Read Delaying Social Security until 70 earns a guaranteed 8% annual credit, boosting a $2,000 monthly benefit to roughly $2,480, even though only about 4% of retirees claim at that age. Personal savings rates have fallen to just 3.9% in early 2026, forcing most retirees to claim early rather than bridge the gap to age 70. Workers still years from retirement who build non-Social Security savings now preserve the option to delay, since every additional dollar makes waiting more financially viable. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in…