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The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in retirement planning is what age to claim Social Security. Few factors can have as big an impact on your retirement budget and how you withdraw from your savings as when you stop working and when you start collecting Social Security. That impact is magnified even more for high earners, who may be in line to collect the maximum possible benefit for their age. The difference between starting Social Security as soon as possible at age 62 and waiting until…

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unlikely Collaborators has awarded a grant to Foundation for Energy Therapies, Inc. in support of their Integrative Mental Health University (IMHU). By bridging scientific inquiry and spiritual wisdom, IMHU supports a future in which mental health providers engage and honor the role of spiritual experiences in human well-being. IMHU currently provides 46 courses that expand the bio-psycho-social approach to mental health by also attending to the non-ordinary dimensions of human experience.  As mainstream mental healthcare continues to evolve, IMHU is helping to lead the shift toward a model that recognizes expanded states of…

In North Carolina, a new burger spot just popped up in the heart of downtown Wilmington. On its sign out front, a T. rex holds a smash burger in its clawed hand, roaring over the name “Zeke Smash.” In addition to burgers, Zeke Smash serves up sandwiches, melty fried cheese curds, hot dogs, cheesecakes, and more. And 5% of all profits go to various children’s cancer charities, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The titular “Zeke” is the inspiration behind the new restaurant — and its charitable cause. “Zeke is an energetic, fun, six-year-old. He’s the only child of my best friends,” Kyle Nelson, the owner…

Security forces arrive at the Xan Oil Field – credit, Gobierno de Guatemala Guatemala has opted out of renewing a lease agreement on a 7,000-acre oil field in order to use the land for better protection of the surrounding Laguna del Tigre Biosphere Reserve. An 830,000-acre component of the greater Mayan Biosphere Reserve which allows Mesoamerican wildlife to roam freely between the country and neighboring Belize and Mexico, it’s one of the world’s most important protected areas. As such, the presence of an oil field inside its borders was controversial, even as the revenues provided critical GDP growth for the…

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women especially, it’s often the cornerstone of a secure retirement. The Social Security Administ …

Copyright Knepp Wildland Birdwatchers can’t believe what’s been appearing through their binoculars on a small landholding in West Sussex, England, where the nation’s premier rewilding project continues to compound on its already staggering achievements. The Knepp Estate has increased the number of breeding birds from just 55 individuals of 22 species in 2007, to 559 individuals of 51 species in 2025, a recent survey determined. Common nightingale in Belgium – credit CC 4.0. Warrieboy More than a dozen of these species are threatened with extinction nationally, and the tiny estate is now home to 1% of the entire British nightingale…

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits will receive their February Social Security payments on a staggered schedule throughout the month, according to the Social Security Administration. Payment dates depend on when a recipient began collecting benefits and, for most people, their birth date.Below is a complete breakdown of February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, along with what to do if a payment is delayed.The Big PictureSocial Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits are paid monthly, but not all at once.Most beneficiaries are paid on a Wednesday based on their birth date.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) follows…

In today’s fast-paced world, many young people face growing pressures and expectations, often resulting in heightened levels of stress and anxiety. With academic pressures, social media influence, peer expectations, and the uncertainties of the future, it’s easy for youth to feel overwhelmed. Mindfulness and meditation are two powerful tools that can help manage these feelings. These techniques are not only simple to practice but can also foster emotional resilience, improve focus, and promote overall well-being. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment and acknowledging thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. Instead of allowing the mind to…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called for stronger advocacy, grassroots engagement, and wider partnerships to entrench self-care as a critical pillar of the country’s health system, warning that Nigeria cannot achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) without empowering citizens to take charge of their health. The call was made at a national stakeholders’ workshop on the activation of the National Self-Care Advocacy Network (NSAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, convened by the Health Promotion Division (HPD) of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with support from the White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria and development partners. Speaking at the event, the…

article FILE – In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on Oct. 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.  Social Security payment schedule for February 2026 Big picture view: The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), but the date varies – generally depending on the day you were born. Dig deeper: Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor (RSDI) beneficiaries who filed claims after May 1,…