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In the U.S., certain Social Security beneficiaries are to get their latest monthly money early next week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) kicks off the program’s payment schedule for August 2026. On Monday, August 3, Social Security benefits are due to be sent out to two groups of recipients.Who gets Social Security benefits on Monday, August 3?Some long-term beneficiariesAugust’s benefits are to be paid out to recipients who began claiming their Social Security before May 1997.Double beneficiaries: Social Security + SSINext Monday is also August’s Social Security distribution date for beneficiaries who combine the scheme with Supplemental Security Income…

With the distinct appearance of a “maskless raccoon,” or a puppet from Jim Henson’s “The Dark Crystal,” the binturong is one of the animal kingdom’s more curious looking creatures.Throughout the world, these mammals are colloquially called “bear cats,” due to their thick black bear-like coat and whiskered faces — but they are not related to bears or cats. Instead, they belong to a genus unto themselves, as the only species in the genus Arctictis.They also bear a trait called reverse sexual size dimorphism, where females are larger than the males, weighing in at an average of 50 pounds, compared to…

You have come a long way, and you’re still learning and growing. Be thankful for the lessons. Take them and make the best of things right now. For my 18th birthday, many moons ago, my grandfather on my mom’s side gave me four lightly-used flannel shirts that he no longer needed. The shirts were barely worn and in great shape; my grandfather said he thought they would look great on me. Unfortunately, I thought they were odd gifts at the time and I wasn’t thankful. I looked at him skeptically, gave him a crooked half-smile, and moved on to the…

                                Summer Safety Series Welcome to The Science Behind Workplace Injuries: 30 Days of Summer Safety, where we explore the environmental hazards, human physiology, behavioral science, and organizational decisions shaping workplace safety. This article is part of our July series examining the science behind workplace injuries and the factors influencing workplace safety during the summer months.  Every serious workplace injury begins with a moment that could have ended differently. It could be a slipping foot that finds its balance or a forklift stopping inches before a collision. The injury could be…

Getty For some people, the end of summer means back-to-school shopping and pumpkin spice everything. For seniors on Social Security, it means something else entirely: waiting to find out how much bigger their monthly checks will get next year. So when will that announcement actually happen, and how much of an increase can beneficiaries expect? Here’s everything we know so far. New Congress Social Security Bill Aims to Stop a 22% Benefit Cut What we know about the 2027 COLA In 1975, the SSA created the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to help them keep up with inflation. Over the…

Quick ReadThe average Social Security benefit pays roughly $25,000 annually, less than half of the $61,432 the typical senior household spent in 2024.Saving just $100 a month over 40 years at an 8% return builds roughly $311,000, adding about $12,500 in annual retirement income.Two retirees, same $1 million, same 4% rule, buy one finished with $1.4 million, the other hit $0 in 12 years. Our free reader guide explains the flaw that separated them, and the income-first method built to avoid it.A lot of people look forward to getting Social Security in retirement. And after years of paying into the…

Summary: A study reveals that maintaining a consistent daily routine can significantly reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression, offering a accessible strategy for improving overall quality of life, particularly among older adults with insomnia.The research evaluated survey data from older adults with and without insomnia to examine how behavioral and social rhythms influence overall health. The findings demonstrate that adhering to regular daily schedules for waking, eating, working, social interactions, and sleeping helps synchronize the body’s circadian rhythm. This stabilizing effect on health outcomes occurs regardless of an individual’s underlying sleep quality.Key FactsPrevalence of Geriatric Insomnia: Approximately 50%…

Financial stress remains one of the most pervasive forms of anxiety in the U.S., contributing to mental health challenges, sleep disruption, and even physical health issues for millions. As the broader wellness economy surpasses $6.8 trillion globally, financial wellness is emerging as a key pillar — blending money management with emotional intelligence, mindset shifts, and long-term resilience.Nicole Lapin, a veteran financial journalist and former anchor at CNBC, CNN, and Bloomberg, has positioned herself at this intersection. Through her #1 podcast, “Money Rehab,” broader Money News Network (MNN), books, and related ventures like The Money School and Private Wealth Collective, Lapin…

Magento upgrades can protect revenue when platform versions age. This list focuses on agencies and service providers with public Magento or Adobe Commerce upgrade experience, clear delivery steps, and a fit for stores where uptime and order flow matter. Our methodology Agencies were reviewed based on: Magento and Adobe Commerce upgrade focus Public proof of patch, version, or migration work Custom code, extension, theme, and integration review Staging, QA, rollback, and launch control Security, performance, SEO, and post-launch support Fit for complex retail, B2B, or multichannel stores 1. scandiweb For stores where old extensions, custom modules, and checkout rules make…

A “pioneering” housing project in Berlin — Germany’s capital city — takes the form of a 72-unit apartment complex with rent starting at €6.90 per square meter, or just shy of $7 per 10 square feet.The kicker? It’s only for lesbians and bisexual women.It’s a project years in the making, created by LGBTQ+ nonprofit Rad und Tat and state-owned housing association Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte, designed to provide affordable housing to aging lesbian and bisexual women.“As a pioneering project across Europe, the planned lesbian housing project and queer cultural center stands for lesbian and queer visibility and gender equality,” Jutta Brambach, the…