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Looking for a fun and meaningful way to set goals with friends? A vision board party is the perfect blend of creativity, inspiration, and connection. Instead of simply talking about your dreams, you and your guests can turn them into visual reminders that encourage action and keep your goals front and center throughout the year. Whether you’re celebrating the start of a new year, a birthday, a career milestone, or simply gathering people who love personal growth, hosting a vision board party creates an uplifting environment where everyone can reflect, dream big, and support one another. Best of all, there’s…

Living on just Social Security can cause seniors a world of financial strain. After all, the average monthly retirement benefit today is only about $2,084 per month, which amounts to roughly $25,000 in annual income. But some retirees end up living mostly or solely on those benefits because their financial situations don’t allow them to build significant savings. The good news is that Social Security benefits have built-in inflation protection. Each year, benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. The purpose is to help ensure that seniors don’t lose buying power due to rising costs. Initial…

Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 highlights its history, significance, NOTTO-led events, and nationwide efforts to encourage organ donation awareness in India. Highlights: Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 promotes voluntary organ donation across India #IndianOrganDonationDay NOTTO is leading nationwide awareness campaigns and public outreach #NOTTOIndia #NOTTO Organ donation encourages family discussions and life-saving pledges #GiftOfLife #Angdaan #Medindia Indian Organ Donation Day 2026, observed on August 3, is more than an annual health observance. It is a national reminder that one thoughtful decision can give hope to people waiting for a life-saving transplant. According to the World Health Organization, a…

Social Security recipients could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027, with new projections estimating a 3.8% increase as inflation continues to affect retirees and renewed concerns emerge over the program’s long-term funding. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit advocacy group for older Americans, has projected that the Social Security COLA for 2027 will reach 3.8%, up from the 2.8% adjustment issued the previous year. While the official cost-of-living adjustment will not be announced by the Social Security Administration until mid-October, TSCL updates its estimates monthly based on inflation and economic data. According to TSCL, if the projected…

On this day 100 years ago, Tony Bennett, the famed jazz and pop singer, who passed away just last year, was born. Winner of 19 Grammys, he grew up in a poor family of Italian immigrants, but his uncle was a vaudeville tap dancer, giving Tony an early window into show business. After singing in restaurants for money at age 13, he had three No.1 pop hits in the 50s—Because of You, Cold, Cold Heart, and Rags to Riches—but moved on to jazz and became the first male pop vocalist to sing with Count Basie. His 1962 cover, I Left…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security for retirement income. And there are plenty of retirees who get the majority of their income from those monthly benefits. Also, unlike an IRA or 401(k), Social Security guarantees income for life. That makes the program extremely important at a time when Americans are living longer but also struggling to build savings due to rising costs and persistent inflation. Image source: Getty Images. Unfortunately, Social Security is facing its share of financial challenges. According to the Social Security Trustees, the program’s Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund is projected to become depleted…

The UK band says they are “surprised and disappointed” by their treatment over shouting “free Palestine” at a concert in Singapore.

A simple message can mean more than you realize. When you care about someone, letting them know they’re on your mind is one of the easiest ways to strengthen your relationship. Whether you’re separated by distance, caught up in busy schedules, or simply want to brighten their day, thoughtful words can make your loved one feel appreciated, supported, and deeply connected. You don’t need a special occasion to remind someone how much they mean to you. A heartfelt text, sweet note, or loving message can bring comfort, spark a smile, and help keep your bond strong, no matter how far…

Welcome to the Good News Roundup for August 3, 2026 10-year-old gymnast who lost her leg in a missile attack completes ‘Dance of Freedom tour’ A 10-year-old Ukrainian gymnast has delivered a powerful message of resilience as part of a global ‘Dance of Freedom tour’, four years after losing her leg in a Russian missile strike. Oleksandra Paskal – known as Sasha to her family and friends – had been training in rhythmic gymnastics since she was a young child, and despite her leg having to be amputated, she returned to the sport after her recovery. She’s since competed in…

Roughly 75 million Americans are waiting to learn the size of their 2027 Social Security raise, and the estimate keeps shifting for one reason. Energy prices. The on-off war between the US and Iran is quietly rewriting the forecast.One Number, Set by the Price of OilThe annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, tracks inflation through a measure called the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, known as the CPI-W. The Social Security Administration averages that index across July, August, and September, then compares it with the same months a year earlier. Energy is one of the biggest…