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Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably seen another wave of headlines warning that Social Security could face funding challenges beginning in 2032. While those reports deserve attention, they have also generated unnecessary anxiety — and, in some cases, prompted people to consider claiming benefits earlier than they otherwise would. That may be one of the most expensive financial decisions a retiree can make. The reality is that Social Security involves a lot more than just deciding when to claim benefits. It’s one of the largest guaranteed income sources many retirees will ever…

The Social Security Administration will be sending payments to more than 7 million people on Sept. 1.Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, payments will hit accounts Tuesday, Sept. 1. They are the first SSI payments in more than a month. Prior to Sept.1, the last SSI payment was sent on July 31, a day ahead of schedule, as the agency does not distribute payments on weekends or holidays.READ MORE: What’s the biggest Social Security check you can get each month? Less than 1% qualifyThe schedule for the remainder of the year will be varied as well.SSI recipients will receive two payments…

The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will give all seniors’ checks a boost in January, but rising Medicare Part B premiums and possible Social Security benefit taxes may limit how far the COLA actually goes for you. There isn’t an easy way around higher taxes and insurance costs, but preparing for them can at least help you avoid being caught off guard. Here’s a closer look at how to prepare yourself and your budget for 2027. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Medicare Part B premiums The Social Security Administration automatically withholds your Medicare Part B premiums from your checks…

Every day the Good Good Good team collects the best good news in the world and shares it with our community. Here are the highlights for this week!If you want to get good news in your inbox every day, join the Goodnewsletter — the free daily newsletter designed to leave you feeling hopeful.‍The Best Positive News We’re Celebrating This Week —California’s new ‘tire efficiency’ rules will save drivers $1 billion a year and reduce 2 million tons of carbon emissionsCalifornia just became the first U.S. state to address a problem most people don’t know they have: inefficient tires.When automakers design…

Stress management books can help you gain focus, reduce anxiety, improve relationships and worry less. According to Gallup polling data, nearly half of Americans report feeling stressed on a daily basis. Stress can manifest physically, such as digestive and cardiovascular problems, as well as mentally, such as irritability, slow decision-making and insomnia. Finding ways to lower stress can benefit your mind and body, which is where the best books for dealing with stress can help. These books can explain the science behind the stress and offer actionable tips that can lead readers to a more optimistic outlook, a better mood…

                                What Do You Think? Is an injury from a vaccine compensable even if the employer didn’t require staff to get vaccinated? What if the employer merely encouraged its staff to get vaccinated? Those questions arose in the case of a city worker who developed an autoimmune condition a couple of weeks after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The claimant was a water distribution manager for Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When the COVID-19 vaccine first became available, the city sent out a newsletter encouraging employees to get…

Credit: Ruliff Andrean for Unsplash+ Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neuro-degeneration and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors—but it may be possible to counteract certain risks. A new study shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical associated with wakefulness, sleep transition, and narcolepsy. Concordia University-led researchers examined levels of the neurotransmitter orexin in the cerebral spinal fluid of 60 adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease over a three-year period. They found that individuals with elevated levels of orexin, which is vital to sleep and appetite regulation, were more…

According to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) official payment schedule, the agency has issued August 2026’s benefits for the following programs:As September approaches, the SSA is now gearing up to kick off next month’s distribution timeline.Who does the Social Security Admin pay first in September 2026?September 1: SSI beneficiariesOn Tuesday, September 1, the SSA is due to send out the month’s SSI payments.A program for low-income, low-resource people who are over 65 or have a disability, SSI is a benefit that is separate to the Social Security scheme, despite also being administered by the SSA. While claimants of Social Security…

Social Security payments don’t all go out on the same day. Instead, the Social Security Administration (SSA) spreads deposits across the month based on when you were born, when you first started receiving benefits, and whether you also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you’re trying to plan around bills, rent, or a mortgage payment, knowing exactly which September date applies to you can help you avoid making any simple financial mistakes. Here’s the complete September 2026 payment schedule, plus a look at how the SSA calculates your benefit amount and what the average and maximum payments look…

(L-R) Riley, Buster and Flo in London’s Waterloo station – SWR / NR Wessex / SWNS London’s Waterloo station has become the first major train hub in Britain to employ dogs on regular patrols. Canine caretakers Riley, Buster and Flo are providing “additional reassurance” to passengers as part of a three-month trial. The pups, two cocker spaniels and a Labrador, were deployed by South Western Railway (SWR) and NR Wessex, partnering with Alpha Canine Specialists. The adorable dogs are aged 9, 10, and 11—and this London train hub gig will be their final deployment before retirement. Regarding security, the dogs…