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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
If you have been looking to retire in a relaxed college town with ample access to the great outdoors and where something is always going on, then Olympia, with 55,000 (2020) people in southern Washington, might be the place for you. Outside Magazine recently named Olympia as one of the best college towns in America. There are 3 community colleges,…...
Canyon Lake is a fast growing town of about 23,000 in central Texas about 16 miles from New Braunfels and just north of San Antonio. The area is becoming popular with retirees - the average age is 45. Canyon Lake (actually a reservoir completed in 1964) is a recreation center for the region. The Corps of Engineers maintains 8 park…...
St. Marys is a fast growing town in extreme southeastern Georgia with more than 17,000 residents. It is the access to Cumberland Island, one of the gorgeous Sea Islands off Georgia's southern coast. St. Marys gets a favorable mention by most people considering living in the area. It is near the naval base and is popular for military retirements. Obviously…...
Port Charlotte is a suburban community to the northeast of busy Fort Myers, Florida. Located in southern Florida, Port Charlotte attracts many retirees who come for its warm winters - the average age is quite high at 49. Port Charlotte is an unincorporated town governed by Charlotte County. When you think of a retirement community on Florida's west coast Port…...
