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It's Official - 2026 Social Security COLA Announced
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2026. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 31, 2025. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security…...
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Grand Rapids is one of the most prosperous and dynamic cities in the State of Michigan. With a population just under 200,000 it has an exceptionally strong cultural presence for a mid-sized city. Grand Rapids is home to several private colleges including Calvin College, Acquinas College, as well as the Grand Rapids Community College. Nicknamed the "Furniture City", Grand Rapids…...
Corpus Christi, Texas, has won several awards as a city and retirement community. It was selected as an all-American City in 2003 and routinely surfaces as an affordable place for active adults 55+ to live. Located near the southern tip of Texas, it has a warm climate and an extensive waterfront with popular beaches. Corpus Christi, with a population of…...
The college town of Princeton, New Jersey, is the perfect retirement community for many baby boomers. The town (population 15,000) is picture-perfect with the ivied campus of Princeton University (established in 1756) as the centerpiece to an exquisite downtown. The graceful streets feature first class shopping and restaurants. The cultural opportunities in Princeton are superb because of the university and…...
Greenwood is a small town of about 22,000 in northwest South Carolina. There is a very large lake and 2 small colleges in the area, including Lander University. The town hosts several important festivals during the year. Picture of Greenwood County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and change-of-venue, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/ ....
