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There's an Unexpected Surge in Social Security Benefit Claims
June 15, 2025 -- It has always been the case that many more retirees claim their Social Security benefits at the earliest opportunity. The earliest possible age for claiming is 62, but only a small percentage delay until they are eligible for their maximum benefit at age 70. Some experts believe that the Trump inauguration is behind a jump in…...
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Charlotte, is located in the Piedmont region in North Carolina, and is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. It has a population of 874,579 (2020 census), and is the most populated county in the state....
Merritt Island is a peaceful retirement community of about 36,000 residents (2020), located on the so-called “Space Coast” off Florida’s east coast. Nature gets top billing in Merritt Island. Its centerpiece is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is comprised of 22 square miles of wetlands and home to more than 300 species of birds. Merritt Island represents an…...
Clearwater is a very popular retirement town mid-way up Florida's west coast. It is on the western side of the bay from Tampa, along with St. Petersburg, and is the smallest of the three cities and so has the most small-town atmosphere. Clearwater Beach is a resort town across the causeway on a barrier island. The area abounds with active adult…...
New Castle is a very old and historic town of about 5,000 at the head of the Delaware Bay, south of Wilmington. Founded by Peter Stuyvestant in 1651, the town was an important center in colonial days, in fact it was the capital for a period of time. That rich history and the dozens of historical buildings is what makes…...
