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Opinion | How to Fix Social Security to Protect the Young and Old
By The New York Times |
8 hours ago
The guest essay argues that young people are burdened by supporting older generations, but the response refutes this by highlighting the importance of Social Security and Medicare benefits as essentia...
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Shaping Up to Be a Double-Edged Sword for Retirees
By Yahoo! Finance |
11 hours ago
Social Security plays a crucial role in retirees' financial stability. The annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is eagerly anticipated, with estimates for a 2.5% increase in 2025....
Social workers in England begin using AI system to assist their work
By The Guardian |
13 hours ago
A new AI system called Magic Notes helps social workers in England by recording and analyzing conversations, suggesting follow-up actions, and drafting letters. Despite concerns, the system aims to sa...
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Pittsburgh doctor explains "chroming," a dangerous social media trend kids are participating in
By CBS News | 16 hours agoA dangerous trend called "chroming" is on the rise among youth, involving inhaling fumes from common household items for a high. Dr. Anthony Pizon warns parents to be vigilant and offers advice to pre...
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Social Media Could Make Election Anxiety Worse Than Ever
By Forbes | 1 day agoAs Election Day nears, social media has transformed into a battleground of political opinions causing stress and anxiety. Experts advise fact-checking, limiting exposure to political content, and cons...
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Social Security benefit to increase more than $2,000 under new bill
By Newsweek | 1 day agoA new bill proposes increasing the Social Security lump sum death payment from $255 to $2,900 to better cover rising funeral costs. Lawmakers aim to align the benefit with current inflation levels to ...
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Leadership weighs rules change over Social Security bill backlash
By POLITICO | 1 day agoHouse GOP members are considering changing the rules around discharge petitions, specifically related to a Social Security bill. The debate involves frustration over the use of discharge petitions to ...
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Christine Sinclair announces she'll retire from pro soccer at the end of the NWSL season
By AP NEWS | 1 day agoChristine Sinclair, retiring from the Portland Thorns in the NWSL, will finish the season before her Nov. 1 honor. A top goal scorer, she led Thorns to championships and holds a club record for goals....
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Shaped By Sculpture: Real Sociedad Fans Can Buy A Unique Jersey
By Forbes | 1 day agoReal Sociedad is facing a slow start in La Liga, aiming for Europe despite key losses. The team introduced a unique jersey honoring artist Eduardo Chillida, a former player, blending sports and art....
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15 Best Places in New Jersey For A Couple to Live on Only Social Security
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoThe article discusses the challenges of living on social security alone, with insights on retirement planning and financial literacy. It also lists the 15 best places in New Jersey for couples to live...
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Raising the full retirement age to 69 would cut Social Security benefits -- and it wouldn't save the program
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoRaising Social Security's full retirement age to 69 would decrease benefits and spending, but not delay insolvency in 2034. Gradual increase to 72 for maximum payout may not significantly impact curre...
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What Makes Manhattan Associates (MANH) an Investment Choice?
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoBaird Equity Asset Management's second quarter 2024 investor letter discusses the challenging quarter for the "Baird Mid Cap Growth Equity Strategy." Despite a -8.9% return, Manhattan Associates, Inc....
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Social Security: 3 Surprising Things That Could Disqualify You From Collecting Benefits
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoAround 90% of Americans aged 65 and older will receive Social Security in 2024, but not everyone qualifies. Requirements include being at least 62, having 40 work credits, and meeting specific criteri...
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Here's the Real Problem With 2025's Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 day agoSocial Security benefits are adjusted annually for inflation to prevent seniors from losing buying power. The estimated 2025 COLA is around 2.5%, lower than the previous year. However, the calculation...
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The Social Cost Of Carbon Is A Flawed Metric For Policy Decisions
By Forbes | 1 day agoThe U.S. Department of Energy is revising the social cost of carbon (SCC) estimate for commercial refrigerators, revealing flaws in how the government assesses climate policy. The SCC isn't a monetary...