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New Article Details How Social Security, Withdrawals, and Roth Conversions Shape Retirement Tax Planning. RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How do taxes affect retirement income after you stop working? A HelloNation article explains how Social Security, retirement withdrawals, and other income sources are often taxed in different ways. The article notes that many people assume their tax bill will shrink once they retire. In reality, retirement tax planning often becomes more important after a person stops working. Income can come from several sources, and each one is taxed differently. According to the article, a portion of Social Security benefits may…

Poet, playwright, and author Susan Griffin was a feminist above all else. “Poetry is like music,” Griffin told The New York Times in 2024, a year before she died at the age of 82. “It expresses things you haven’t quite integrated into your rational mind. It’s the cutting edge of social change. Things would come out in poetry that later could be articulated in policy or ideas.”Throughout her storied career, Griffin published 21 books, tackling far-ranging subjects from war and inherited trauma (“A Chorus of Stones,” 1992, a Pulitzer finalist) to ecofeminism (“Woman and Nature,” 1978). The latter likened male violence against…

Global Recognition Highlights His Work in Mental Health Accessibility, Prevention, and Sustainable Care San Francisco Bay Area, August 26, 2026 — Clinical psychologist Dr. Akira Olsen, PsyD, EMBA, Founder and CEO of Journey Health, has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” at the Influencer Magazine Awards (IMA) 2026. The award, presented by UK-based Influencer Magazine, was announced on July 1, 2026.The recognition highlights Dr. Olsen’s longstanding work to expand access to mental health education and care while advancing approaches centered on prevention, resilience, compassion, and long-term well-being.A licensed clinical psychologist in California and Nevada with more than 17 years of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the few months they have left as senators, Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Bill Cassidy have embarked on a mission to save tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut in their benefits, starting in just six years.It is one of the most perilous political efforts that a member of Congress can undertake, so it is telling that the push is being led by two lawmakers who have little to lose at this stage of their careers. “We’ve been at this six years, eight years. It’s incredible how long I’ve been at…

A family of Asiatic Lions in Gir National Forest – CC 3.0. Mayankvagadiya The Asiatic lion populations living in western India have increased 70% over the last decade, while their rangeland has also increased 15%. In a large protected area called the Greater Gir Landscape in Gujurat state, the animals now number 891, up from 523 lions in 2015. Though almost entirely pictured as an African animal, subspecies of the lion ranged right the way across the Old World, from South Africa to Morocco, and from Morocco to India. All of Africa’s big cats, in fact, had such extended ranges,…

Gaur Gopal Das, Dr Pratima Murthy to discuss mental health in Hyderabad Gaur Gopal Das and psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy will come together in Hyderabad on August 19 for a dialogue on spirituality, science and mental health. The discussion will explore emotional resilience, healthier relationships and ways to build stronger families and minds. Opinion: Mental health in the age of Algorithm It isn’t AI alone that hurts employees; it’s how it is deployed, governed, and understood as part of organisational environment Opinion: Mental health and policing Effective policing depends as much on psychological well-being as on physical readiness and professional…

While COLA may be most commonly associated with a carbonated beverage, that’s not all it can mean.Short for cost-of-living adjustment, the COLA is the yearly change made to government-funded income payments to keep up with things like inflation so the recipients are still able to afford essentials as prices fluctuate.Social Security recipients are among those who wait each year to see how their incomes will be adjusted. Payments went up nearly 3% in 2026 to account for the changing costs of items such as gas, food and clothing.How much could Social Security payments increase?The official announcement of what the change…

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow movements, controlled breathing, and focused attention to help you feel calmer and more energized. Qigong for beginners is simple to start because you don’t need any special equipment, previous experience, or high fitness levels. You can practice in your living room, backyard, or any quiet space where you feel comfortable. Many people turn to qigong when they want to reduce stress, improve their balance, or just find a gentle way to move their body. The practice works by helping energy flow smoothly through your body, which can lead to better sleep,…

                                The Case Manager How do you describe yourself? Many of us downplay our strengths because we don’t want to seem like we are superior. I wanted to keep this post short, so my message to nurse case managers is when someone asks you who you are or what you do use powerful words in describing yourself and your role. Own who you are and what you do. Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn about your accomplishments. You made them happen and deserve…

No matter how well you’ve prepared for retirement, you may end up needing your Social Security benefits to cover a large portion of your expenses. That’s why it’s important to read up on how the program works and to make sure you’re claiming your benefits strategically. If you file for Social Security ahead of your full retirement age, your monthly checks will be reduced. But even if you file for Social Security on time, due to a pending financial shortfall, your benefits may be reduced anyway due to broad cuts. Lawmakers thankfully have solutions to prevent Social…