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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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Rochester, Minnesota, is located in the southeastern part of the state on the Zumbro River, and is the county seat of Olmsted County. The town has a population of 111,402 (2014 census), and started out as a stagecoach stop between Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Dubuque, Iowa, during the 1860's. Rochester is known today as home of the world renowned Mayo…...
One of the most popular international retirement communities, Cape Town is always rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town is an economic hub of the Western Cape and home to the seat of the National Parliament. It's the most visited city in the country, due to its well-established infrastructure; renowned beaches; many popular shopping areas; natural…...
Manassas is the site of two famous Civil War battles (the first and second Battles of Bull Run). This town of about 35,000 people is close enough to Washington D.C. that is a suburb of that city, yet far enough away to provide some refuge for retirees who want to stay in the area in retirement. Five colleges have branch…...
Canadian Lakes is an unincorporated resort community in central Michigan. The population is about 2,000. It is not too far from Big Rapids. The area is very popular with retirees and has a median age of 63. People retire here for the resort atmosphere and the many recreational opportunities such as golf, swimming, boating, fishing....
