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We hope that the 180,000 residents of The Villages and the many thousands of retirees in the surrounding area are paying close attention to a message delivered this week in Washington, D.C. It’s an important warning because the vast majority of our community relies heavily on Social Security to enjoy their golden years, but the program’s foundation is cracking. According to testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance by Shai Akabas of the Bipartisan Policy Center, the clock is ticking, the problem is larger than it was last year, and the window for a manageable, bipartisan solution is rapidly…

In 2024, the Wilman Wadandi Highway, a 16.7-mile (or 27-kilometer), four-lane highway, opened in Western Australia. The $1.46 billion project sits about 105 miles south of Perth and connects the Forrest Highway to the Bussell Highway in Bunbury.But it also does something else.When building the major highway, local officials also integrated 45 different wildlife corridors into the design: 19 rope bridges, 24 underpasses, and two land bridges. These corridors, which also feature more than 200,000 feet of fauna fencing, are meant to help wild kangaroos and possums safely traverse the giant expanse. But local animal rescuers initially doubted the design, saying…

Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, could see two payments arrive in July, but the extra deposit does not represent a bonus benefit or increase in monthly assistance. Instead, the unusual payment schedule is the result of how the Social Security Administration handles benefits when payment dates fall on weekends or federal holidays.Under the normal schedule, SSI payments are issued on the first day of each month. Beneficiaries are expected to receive their July payment on July 1 as usual. However, because Aug. 1 falls on a Saturday this year, the Social Security Administration will send…

BOSTON, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of outcome-based workplace health solutions is proud to announce that its CEO and Founder, Debra Wein, has been appointed to the Wellbeing & Safety Advisory Board at the National Safety Council (NSC), America’s foremost nonprofit safety advocate, dedicated to eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury in workplaces, and on the road. Wein, a nationally recognized expert in workplace health promotion and employee wellbeing, brings decades of experience helping organizations create healthier, safer, and more productive work environments. Through Wellness Workdays, she has partnered with employers across…

Retirees who collect Social Security benefits are almost certainly going to get a raise next year. While seniors see an increase in benefits most years, this is not necessarily guaranteed. In 2027, though, retirees are not only on track for a benefits bump but will likely see one of the biggest raises in four years. The raise comes courtesy of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and while it may seem like good news for retirees to get much bigger checks, that’s actually not necessarily the case. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal…

Managing your Social Security benefits may have just gotten a little bit easier. That’s because the Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced that the portal that people use to access their benefits—and learn more about potential benefits—has changed, giving folks a new experience when they deal with the administration.The SSA shared the news in a July 2026 Monthly Information Package published in June 2026, which highlighted some additional changes at the site. But the most surprising new addition may be the fact that the retirement calculator also has a new look, which should make it easier to figure out…

You won’t find your worth in someone else, you’ll find it in yourself, and then you’ll attract those who are worthy of your energy. Sometimes we try to show the world we’re flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone. But we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. Take this to heart. You don’t need everyone’s approval, and you’re better off without it. Because when you embrace who you are and decide to be authentic, instead of who you think others want you to be, all the new doors that open in your life will…

Almost 30% of employees are experiencing ‘silent burnout’—and no one’s talking about it.Silent burnout affects around 30% of the workforcegettyAm I burned out?Most people asking themselves this question are looking for the traditional signs: performance disruptions, personality shifts, missed deadlines, withdrawing from workplace social outings, increased sick days, a lack of enthusiasm, or ultimately, a breaking point that triggering a leave of absence.What most don’t realize is that traditional burnout has a less-obvious cousin known as ‘silent burnout.’ And according to recent data from Spring Health, it’s on the rise with 40% of burned-out employees experiencing silent burnout.“At Spring Health,…

Growth Does Not Always Require Giving Something Up Every growing business reaches a point where ambition starts to outpace available resources. Expansion plans become more serious. New hires are needed. Equipment upgrades can no longer wait. Marketing budgets stretch thin. At that stage, many owners assume they have only two choices: sell equity or slow down growth. That assumption is becoming outdated. Modern businesses now have access to a broader range of funding strategies that allow them to scale while keeping ownership intact. Entrepreneurs are becoming more cautious about giving away shares too early, especially when they believe the long-term…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments to cover essential expenses each month, but when that payment comes through isn’t the same for everyone.Payment dates depend on two things — when you first started collecting benefits and your birthday.According to the SSA’s 2026 benefit payment calendar, for most recipients, payments follow a staggered Wednesday schedule.How payment dates are determinedThe Social Security Administration disburses payments to two groups — retired workers who receive Social Security benefits and individuals living with disabilities, who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor Social Security benefit payments, SSA divides recipients into three groups based on birthday:Born…