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A new bipartisan push to fix Social Security is drawing fresh attention to who pays into the system and how much. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno have outlined a plan to lift the cap on Social Security payroll taxes, a move that could strengthen the program’s finances while affecting higher earners who are planning around Social Security benefits. How the Social Security payroll tax cap works The plan “to save Social Security” centers on one key feature of the current system: the payroll tax cap. Workers currently pay Social Security payroll taxes on wages and…

Basalt application back in 2023 – credit, the Carbon Community A sprinkle of crushed basalt rock has turned out to be the fairy dust that newly planted forests need to develop faster and absorb more carbon. That’s what scientists from Imperial College London are reporting in a new study from the largest field experiment studying how “enhanced weathering” and soil microbiome enrichment can potentially improve new forest establishment. Forests are being planted in mass all around the world, with billions of trees at the same stages of life all rising in unison with the hopes that they will absorb extra…

Stress is extremely common in today’s day and age. Blame it on the hectic work schedule, lack of work-life balance, complexities of modern relationships, or financial challenges. Stress is said to be connected to different types of mental health conditions. Anxiety is one of them. Many people believe that stress and anxiety are synonyms. However, let us tell you that they are different from each other. While stress is the body’s natural physical and mental response to a difficult or demanding situation, anxiety is a mental health condition. To identify and differentiate between the two, we interacted with Dr Sharadhi C,…

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled a special commemorative Social Security card to mark the historic milestone.The new “America 250” cards feature a patriotic design honoring the country’s semiquincentennial, but they will only be available for a limited period and to a select group of recipients.Neymar and Jimmy Butler have a game of bowling with money on the lineInstagram Jimmy ButlerThe commemorative cards are part of the federal government’s broader America 250 initiative, which includes events, educational programs and special recognitions leading up…

At mindbodygreen, we’ve covered a lot of wellness trends over the years. Habit stacking is one of the rare wellness “fads” we can wholeheartedly get behind. The concept is simple: Make well-being routines more efficient by stacking rituals that complement each other. Gently stretch while your coffee brews, practice deep breathing before brushing your teeth at night, or think positive affirmations on your morning commute. By attaching a new habit to something you already do consistently, you’re much more likely to remember it. For women juggling busy schedules, changing health priorities, and endless to-do lists, that kind of efficiency is a…

Most Social Security coverage focuses on headline changes like annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), which affect how much more seniors could expect to receive each month. However, quieter program updates involving earnings limits, taxation exposure, and benefit administration tend to receive far less coverage, even though they could be more impactful to senior benefits than annual COLA increases. One of those quiet 2026 Social Security updates involves the Social Security retirement earnings test. Learn how this rule impacts your Social Security benefits, who is affected, and what you are able to do about it. 2026 earnings limits for…

A sincere compliment can brighten someone’s day in just a few words. Whether it’s offered to a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, or even a stranger, genuine praise has a way of making people feel seen, appreciated, and valued. Better yet, giving compliments often benefits the giver as much as the receiver, creating positive interactions that strengthen relationships and encourage kindness. Many people assume compliments need to be elaborate to be meaningful, but that’s rarely the case. Sometimes a single well-chosen word—such as thoughtful, creative, reliable, or compassionate—can leave a lasting impression. When those words are sincere and reflect something…

Many people have a single goal when claiming Social Security: to receive the largest possible monthly benefit. And it’s easy to see why that’s a goal you’d want to chase. After decades of paying into Social Security, snagging larger checks could make for a more comfortable retirement. But focusing on your monthly benefits only is a mistake you might sorely regret in the course of claiming Social Security. Image source: Getty Images. Your lifetime paycheck matters, too You have different choices when it comes to claiming Social Security. You can file for benefits at any point once you turn 62.…

                                Overview The third and final installment of NCCI’s Workplace Violence Series examines assaults and violent acts by other persons. Further exploration shows how industry composition, occupational mix, and ownership structure jointly influence the patterns observed in the data. Key Findings​ In health care and social assistance: The assault share of all Days Away From Work (DAFW) cases doubled from 4.8% in 2011 to 9.6% in 2019 Assault shares fell sharply in 2020 and 2021–22, not because assaults declined, but because total DAFW cases surged during the COVID-​19…

Per the payment timeline published by the U.S.’s Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency has sent out July 2026’s benefits for the following programs:With August about to begin, the SSA is now preparing to kick off next month’s schedule – starting with a round of payments that’s due to go out before July is over.Who does the Social Security Admin pay first for August 2026?On Friday, July 31, the SSA is to pay out August’s SSI, a day earlier than usual. This benefit is normally distributed on the first of the month, but payment has been brought forward because August…