Friday, December 29, 2023

Equal COLA Act Needed as Federal Retirees Continue to Get Different COLA Rates

Title: Equal COLA Act Needed as Federal Retirees Continue to Get Different COLA Rates

Article Snip: "Social Security beneficiaries and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees are expected to receive a 3.2% COLA for 2024, while Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees, those hired in 1984 or later, will only see a diet COLA of 2.2%.

That’s because of the way COLA is calculated for FERS.

Under current law, the COLAs for Social Security, CSRS, and FERS are all calculated based on the rate of inflation as measured by...
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Reference: www.afge.org
Equal COLA Act Needed,Age-Based Discrimination in COLA application (FERS vs CSRS),FERS vs,CSRS vs FERS,






Bidenflation Archives

Title: Bidenflation Archives

Article Snip: "...From denying inflation and claiming it was “temporary,” to passing the buck with “Putin’s Price Hike,” the White House and congressional Democrats are out of touch with the challenges Americans face. The typical family now has to spend $450 more per month to buy the same goods and services they did a year ago, prompting more Americans to rely on loans and credit cards to make ends meet, even as the Federal Reserve makes borrowing more expensive. ..."

Reference: waysandmeans.house.gov
Bidenflation Archives, Bidenflation,Inflation,






For Three Years Biden Has Forgotten Social Security Retirees While Favoring Illegals

Title: Biden's 2020 Promised Lies for Social Security That Never Happened

Article Snip: "He would expand some benefits while not reducing any, reducing economic hardship. ...Biden would raise benefits for long-term low-wage workers, widow(er)s from dual earner-couples, caregivers, government workers, and long-term beneficiaries. My colleagues and I have long argued for increasing Social Security benefits for people..."

Reference: www.taxpolicycenter.org
Social Security, Biden's Lies,Biden Legacy,Destruction of Retirees,






Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

Title: Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

Article Snip: "...daunting life choices — and potential financial ruin — as the escalating costs of in-home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes devour the savings and incomes of older Americans and their relatives. “People are exposed to the possibility of depleting almost all their wealth,” said Richard Johnson, director of the program on retirement policy at the Urban Institute. The prospect of dying broke looms as an imminent threat for the boomer generation..."

Reference: nmindepth.com






Thursday, December 21, 2023

‘No greater honor’: Federal retirees proud of public service in survey

Title: ‘No greater honor’: Federal retirees proud of public service in survey

Article Snip: "“My dad [imparted to us] from the time we were little on that this nation educated us. This nation gave us all kinds of privileges. With that came responsibilities of giving back as much as you could,” said the second-generation American. Taska Elin, a veteran and a retired federal firefighter of nearly 30 years with the Navy... About 35% worked in defense-related agencies, and a third said they also received veterans benefits..."

Reference: www.federaltimes.com
Serving America, Patriots, Public Service, Federal retirees,






Tuesday, December 19, 2023

‘Unconscionable’: Baby boomers in America are becoming homeless at a rate ‘not seen since the Great Depression’

Title: ‘Unconscionable’: Baby boomers in America are becoming homeless at a rate ‘not seen since the Great Depression’

Article Snip: "...Many baby boomers across the country are now coming to terms with the hard reality that working for your entire adult life is no longer enough to guarantee you’ll have a roof over your head in your later years. ...the over-50 demographic represents half of the homeless single adults in the U.S. — with no sign of their numbers slowing, leaving baby boomers (those aged 57 to 75) particularly vulnerable. “Elderly homelessness has been rare within the contemporary homeless problem. We’ve always had very few people over 60 who’ve been homeless historically. ...older adults on fixed incomes are struggling to scrounge up what they need to cover basic necessities."

Reference: yahoo.com
Bidenomics,Inflation is destroying Social Security recipients,Destruction of Seniors,Destruction of the Working Class,






Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Learn Origami | Easy Origami: over 30 simple projects

Title: Learn Origami | Easy Origami: over 30 simple projects

Easy Origami: over 30 simple projects
Article Snip: "Created by origami master John Montroll, this easy and fun collection of 32 simple projects with step-by-step instructions is perfect for the beginner origami hobbyist.

Discover the wonderful world of origami with this traditional Japanese collection of 32 simple projects, perfect for novice origami hobbyists. Clearly illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions make even the most challenging projects achievable. Start with basic items like a hat, cup, and pinwheel, and work your way up to projects like a penguin, pelican, and piano. Also included are figures of a swan, lantern, cicada, pigeon, fox, rabbit, and other popular origami subjects. By completing these projects, you'll be on your way to mastering the fascinating ancient art of origami, which has been around since the invention of paper itself. No matter your level of expertise in origami crafting, Easy Origami makes it possible for anyone to create beautiful artwork in an enjoyable and fulfilling way. ...
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Reference: Amazon
Learning,Education,Hobby, Art, Origami,Things to do in retirement,Gift Ideas, Books,Amazon,






Unable to Travel? Ride along with youtuber 'RVerTV' and travel the country

Article Title: Unable to Travel? Ride along with youtuber 'RVerTV' and travel the country

RVerTV
While searching for articles that might be of interest to retirees, we ran across RVerTV on youtube. This gentleman travels the country and keeps the camera on while doing so. The videos give great insight to places you might want to visit in your retirement travels. Additionally, economically or physically, you may not be able to travel, if that is the case, go to youtube and ride along for beautiful views of America.

Reference Source: RVerTV