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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…...
Top Retirement Towns
Considered to be a gateway community to Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman, Montana, is located in southwest Montana, and is the county seat of Gallatin County. The growing city's population during the 2023 census was 56,123, which reflects a 81% increase since 2000. People are drawn here for its recreation, natural beauty, and quality of life. The state's largest university, Montana…...
Lexington has become a popular retirement community for the many baby boomers attracted to North Carolina and its smaller towns. Lexington is the County Seat of Davidson County; nearby towns include Thomasville and High Point. It has a nicely restored downtown. About 20,000 people live in Lexington and 150,000 in Davidson County. Lexington is located in North Carolina's Piedmont region…...
Burlington is a lovely small college town on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. It is home to the vibrant University of Vermont. Burlington is very popular with outdoor loving retirees who also want the youth and enthusiasm provided by a major university. Mountain bikers enjoy many great trails such as "The International", which is about 20 minutes outside of…...
The City of Tallahassee is located in the Big Bend area of northern Florida, and is a popular retirement community for many who want to live in a diverse city. Tallahassee is the state capital and a fast growing city ( 196.169 2020 Census), with several charming neighborhoods. Unlike almost anywhere else in Florida, there are gently rolling hills. There…...
