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Social Security recipients won’t know the exact size of their 2027 benefit increase until the government calculates and announces next year’s cost-of-living adjustment.However, beneficiaries can estimate how much more they could receive by combining their current monthly payment with any projected COLA percentage. Once the official adjustment is confirmed, the same calculation will provide a much more reliable estimate of their new benefit.Trump announces that teenager lifeguard who rescued boy will receive high civilian honor at White HouseThe latest confirmed COLA is 2.8 percent, which increased Social Security benefits beginning with payments issued in January 2026. The 2027 adjustment hasn’t…

At least 13 people, including several children, have been killed in the latest strikes on Gaza, Palestinian officials have said. Gaza’s Civil Defence Authority said Israeli military aircraft carried out the attacks on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.It was the second successive night of Israeli strikes on the territory, and it comes days after Hamas accepted a disarmament plan, which would see the Palestinian group hand over its weapons to US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said it was targeting military operatives in Gaza, and two Hamas militants were…

“You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough.”— Mae West Twenty years ago, I was lucky enough to witness the humble, elegant, peaceful passing of my 89-year-old grandfather. As I sat quietly in his hospice room alongside my grandma and other family members, his nurse smiled softly and said, “I can see he lived well. People his age often pass just the way they lived.” And as I drove home that evening a couple questions kept cycling through my mind… “Am I living well?” “What do I want to be able to smile about on…

Volatility has been the name of the game so far this year. And I’m not talking just about the stock market. Projections for what the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be have also been all over the map. As a case in point, in January, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit organization that advocates for seniors, predicted a 2027 Social Security COLA of 2.5%. By May, TSCL’s estimate had jumped to 3.9%. Independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson predicted a 2027 COLA of 4.2%, which would rank as the fourth-highest increase since 1990. What will…

Millions of retired Americans are waiting to learn how much their Social Security benefits could increase next year, with the latest projections suggesting the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may raise the maximum monthly retirement benefit to a record $5,378.While the official increase will not be confirmed until October, early estimates from independent analysts indicate beneficiaries could receive a 3.8% adjustment in 2027 if inflation continues along its current trajectory.The forecast comes from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan advocacy group that closely monitors inflation data and regularly publishes projections ahead of the Social Security Administration’s official announcement. Although the…

If you’ve ever checked your Social Security benefits estimate and wondered if you’ll actually receive a check when you retire or an email from the government wishing you luck when you return to the workforce instead, you’re in good company. Social Security could look very different within 10 years if lawmakers don’t address the program’s long-term funding challenges.According to certified valuation analyst Joe Braier, CEO and president of Lake Country Advisors, “Lawmakers have an incentive to protect current retirees and those approaching retirement due to the lack of time these individuals have to absorb legislative changes. Future retirees have longer…

The first Social Security payment scheduled for August 2026 will be made this week, but millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients have already received their monthly money.Social Security beneficiaries who began collecting payments before May 1997 are due to receive their August check on Monday, August 3. That is the first payment issued during the month itself, with the remaining Social Security deposits spread across three Wednesdays according to recipients’ birth dates.Donald Trump taps on Lindsey Graham’s casket during his funeralSSI followed a different timetable. Those benefits are normally paid on the first day of each month, but August 1…

When you make your retirement plan, you need to know what Social Security benefits you’re entitled to. If you’ve been divorced, this becomes more complicated. That’s because spousal benefits are sometimes available after a divorce. In fact, in some cases, multiple ex-wives (or ex-husbands) could claim benefits on their former spouse’s work history. Each divorced person who claims spousal benefits needs to meet the eligibility requirements, though. And they should also be aware that if their ex dies, these benefits could be boosted once they become eligible for survivor benefits instead. Eligibility requirements for ex-spouses…

DAR ES SALAAM: RECENT incidents of children taking their own lives have raised fresh concerns over the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people in the country, prompting psychologists, educators and parents to call for early intervention to help children understand and manage emotional challenges. The experts say mental health awareness should begin from childhood, arguing that equipping children with knowledge and skills to recognise distress, build resilience and seek support could help prevent crises before they become severe. For instance, fortnight ago, a Standard Six pupil, 13-year-old Vaileth Soka, from Mirerani in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, died after…

Millie the cat is 31 – Leslie Greenhough / SWNS An Englishman says he lives with the world’s oldest cat—a tortoiseshell born in 1995, making her 31 years-old. The puss named Millie was first owned by Leslie Greenhough’s late wife, who took her in as a 3-month-old kitten. Leslie told SWNS news agency that Millie’s long lifespan is a result of giving her only natural mineral water for the past decade—alongside “lots of treats” and “cuddles on the sofa”. The family from Greater Manchester celebrated her birthday earlier this year, treating her to a bowl full of chicken. “I am…