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Social Security COLA 2026 update: Key date for learning next year's payment boost

Social Security COLA 2026 update: Key date for learning next year’s payment boost

Estimates for the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) are rising, with The Senior Citizens League projecting a 2.6% increase. But, when will it ...

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Minimum wage in California could see an increase in 2026: How much would it be?

Minimum wage in California could see an increase in 2026: How much would it be?

This annual adjustment, which responds to the consumer price index (CPI), is part of the state policy to maintain workers’ purchasing power. Although the ...

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How much do retirees who receive their Social Security payment on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, deposit?

How much do retirees who receive their Social Security payment on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, deposit?

The Social Security Administration is preparing to make a new round of benefit payments in August. Millions of retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities ...

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Who receives the SNAP Florida payment from August 11 to 17, 2025? Full list

Who receives the SNAP Florida payment from August 11 to 17, 2025? Full list

Millions of families in Florida rely on the SNAP program, which includes food stamps, so it is critical to understand when the payment is ...

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How Much Is Joe Biden’s Social Security Check

How Much Is Joe Biden’s Social Security Check?

If you’ve ever wondered whether former presidents and senators qualify for Social Security, the answer is yes. When they reach retirement age, they, like ...

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Senate proposes $1.5 trillion solution to save Social Security, but is it enough

Senate proposes $1.5 trillion solution to save Social Security, but is it enough?

A bipartisan proposal in the United States Senate is gaining attention for its ambitious attempt to address Social Security’s looming financial shortfall, which includes ...

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Fact check: Is it true or false that IRS will send a $2,000 stimulus payment in mid-August 2025?

Fact check: Is it true or false that IRS will send a $2,000 stimulus payment in mid-August 2025?

In recent weeks, thousands of people have shared posts on social media claiming that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will issue a new $2,000 ...

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Much earlier than expected: The date when Social Security insolvency will affect retirees

Much earlier than expected: The date when Social Security insolvency will affect retirees

Recent tax legislation changes have accelerated the trust fund’s financial collapse, which could have a direct impact on retirees, SSI, and SSA beneficiaries in ...

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When will the ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits in Florida take effect?

When will the ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits in Florida take effect?

With growing concerns about public health and eating habits, Florida is considering limiting the use of SNAP benefits to purchase junk food. This proposal ...

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Senators pitch $1.5 trillion investment fund for Social Security What to know

Senators pitch $1.5 trillion investment fund for Social Security: What to know

A bipartisan Senate duo has sparked interest in a proposal to strengthen Social Security’s solvency. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) propose ...

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