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Projections are a funny thing. What seems like a sure bet can morph into something entirely different in the blink of an eye. For example, for weeks, the news has been that Social Security recipients can expect a 3.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027. Now, new government inflation data indicate that the COLA is likely to be lower than that number, thanks to this summer’s slight slowdown in inflation. Playing whack-a-mole with the numbers While everyone seems to agree that 2027’s COLA will be higher than the 2.8% increase of 2026, their latest predictions of where the COLA will land…

Hoping to see a boost in your Social Security check? How does an extra $200 a month sound? A piece of legislation known as the Social Security Expansion Act is making its way through Congress. It would permanently raise benefits by about $200 a month, or roughly $2,400 a year. Find out more about this bill, and the odds that it passes and helps free up your retirement budget. What the Social Security Expansion Act does Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the bill along with a group of Democrats. The proposed monthly benefit increase of…

Happy 96th Birthday to Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha.” He rose from working in his father’s store and delivering newspapers to becoming a multi-billionaire and the most successful American investor of the 20th century, whose company Berkshire Hathaway is one of the few in the world valued at over $1 trillion. He only recently (and finally) retired, leaving behind the most successful track record of any money manager in US history. READ about his philanthropy… (1930) As much as he has earned, Buffett has also gifted $37 billion in donations to charity efforts in just the past 14 years—and he co-founded the…

Independent analyst Mary Johnson projected in June that Social Security benefits would increase by 4.7% in 2027. The Senior Citizens Group (TSCL), a nonprofit organization that advocates for seniors, forecast a 3.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).Both Johnson and TSCL now have lower projections of 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively. However, I predict that their 2027 COLA estimates are about to rise again. And there’s one clear reason why. Image source: Getty Images. The oil price whipsawOil prices skyrocketed earlier this year after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. The resulting disruption to traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz kept oil prices…

In 2023, Sergeant Cassandra Taylor retired from the Army with 28 years under her belt. It’s a military career she’s proud of — but it’s also one that was filled with many unwelcome advances from her superior officers, including one that ended in sexual assault. Despite another servicemember witnessing the incident, the man who assaulted her retired without penalty. Her anger and frustration lit a flame in her, and Taylor began speaking up about sexism in the military, hoping to create a safe, welcoming community for women like her.That advocacy later led to the creation of Top Flight Defense, Inc., a…

Beauty shopping is becoming less about filling a bathroom shelf and more about deciding what genuinely earns a place in an everyday routine. In Canada, where consumers can move between drugstores, department stores, specialist retailers and increasingly sophisticated online beauty shops, the choice is no longer simply about finding the newest product. It is about finding products that fit how people actually want to live. That shift changes the meaning of skincare shopping. A purchase can be functional, but it can also become part of a slower evening ritual, a few minutes spent looking after yourself rather than simply addressing…

Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RDCredit: Getty Images. EatingWell Design.Key PointsDrinking a cup of chamomile tea can help promote relaxation after dinner.It’s caffeine-free and creates a calming ritual that can help you wind down. Deep breathing, regular exercise and a healthy diet can all help reduce anxiety.It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, but roughly 30 percent of adults will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives., This is when worries and fears persist and often interfere with daily living. The evening time is when anxiety can peak for many individuals due to being…

Bricks & Minifigs, a specialty Lego store in Wilmington, North Carolina, is used to working with creative customers. But then, they met Shelby Cash and a rescue kitten from Coastal Carolina Kittens: Little Star.“It might sound trite, but our goal each day is to create our own slice of LEGO magic for our customers,” Bricks & Minifigs shared on Facebook in late July. “Today the magic found us from one of our customers, and we were happy to be able to step up!”Bricks & Minifigs Wilmington/FacebookLittle Star was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, commonly known as wobbly-head syndrome. The kitten has had…

This Tuesday, the board has a shorter agenda, where they will recognize September as suicide prevention awareness month, and will revisit their response to the grand jury report.  This article is only available to subscribers Offer valid for non-subscribers only

On the occasion of National Sports Day, actor Manan Joshi, last seen in Mangal Lakshmi on Colors TV, opens up about his deep connection with fitness, sports, and the discipline that shapes his daily life. From state-level combat sports to intense morning fitness regimes, the actor shares how physical training fuels both his personal growth and professional journey. While his fans know him for his dedication to martial arts and gym training, Manan reveals a surprising passion for tennis that keeps him hooked. “I have been watching a lot of documentaries based on Tennis; it secretly excites me. If I…