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..."

Reference: www.afge.org
Equal COLA Act Needed,Age-Based Discrimination in COLA application (FERS vs CSRS),FERS vs,CSRS vs FERS,

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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,

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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,

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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

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‘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,

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‘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,

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Learn Origami | Easy Origami: over 30 simple projects

Title: Learn Origami | 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. ..."

Reference: Amazon
Learning,Education,Hobby, Art, Origami,Things to do in retirement,Gift Ideas, Books,Amazon,

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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

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

Will the Stock Market Dip Once Boomers Take Out Retirement? Here’s What Experts Say

Title: Will the Stock Market Dip Once Boomers Take Out Retirement? Here’s What Experts Say

Article Snip: "...Boomers — individuals born between 1946 and 1964 — represent 21% of the U.S. population, according to Axios. And as The Washington Post reported, from now until 2030, 10,000 baby boomers each day will hit retirement age. In turn, this has had and will continue to have many ramifications for the economy. ..."

Reference: yahoo.com
Baby Boomers

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Meet the postal worker, 90, who has no plans to retire and 'turn into a couch potato'

'Leroy Brown was just about to start his career with the United States Postal Service. His first day: Dec. 31, 1955. ...He's still going strong, working in the Los Angeles International Service Center, a USPS processing center. The 90-year-old is in his 70th year of service to the federal government, including a two-year stint in the U.S. Army...Retirement doesn't seem to be in the nonagenarian's plans. He's healthy, he's active, he loves being around other people and, well, he's not really sure what he'd do anyway. "I don't want to turn into a couch potato," Brown said. "I don't just want to sit around in one place."...'

Reference: www.jsonline.com
Tags: ...a retired postal worker,Postal Retirement, 70 years of Federal Service,Leroy Brown, Retirement,

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Retired postal worker wins lottery again!

Racetrax Lottery game delivers big win to retired postal worker from Hagerstown

From the article: "...The retired U.S. Postal Service employee and U.S. Army veteran has visited Lottery headquarters several times with winning tickets over the years, but those past wins pale in comparison to the better than $100,000 he just won, according to a news release from the Lottery. ..."

Article Reference: yahoo.com
Lottery Winner,retired postal worker,Maryland Lottery,

Bidenomics Fail | Moody’s Cuts Outlook on U.S. Credit Rating

Title: Moody’s Cuts Outlook on U.S. Credit Rating

Article Snip: "...Investors Service changed its outlook on the U.S.’s credit rating to negative from stable late Friday. The ratings firm cited the federal deficit as a “key driver” behind the action. ..."

Reference:
Bidenomics,U.S. Credit Rating, Federal Deficit (2023), Moody’s,

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The Average Retiree Spends $4,345 on Monthly Expenses

Title: The Average Retiree Spends $4,345 on Monthly Expenses

Article Snip: "...Health spending makes up $7,030 in annual spending for retirees. One way to cut costswhen health issues arise is to get easily affordable preventative care. That means staying up to date on screenings and vaccinations. Exercise also appears in study after study as a top measure to lower the risk of many diseases. Even an...average American 65 years of age and up earns an annual pre-tax income of $55,335, and that same group spends $52,141 yearly, or $4,345 a month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)."

Reference: moneywise.com
Average Retiree Expenses (2023 Article)

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How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Middle-Class Retiree?

Title: How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Middle-Class Retiree?

Article Snip: "...As of 2022, the median household income in the U.S. was $74,580, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Assuming a middle-class retiree earned this salary and retired at age 65 — specifically 65 and 11 months — their Social Security benefit would be..."

Reference: www.aol.com
Average Social Security Check (Middle-Class Retiree),

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AARP Massachusetts Backs Bill That Would Pay Spouses for Caregiving

Title: AARP Massachusetts Backs Bill That Would Pay Spouses for Caregiving

Article Snip: "... AARP Massachusetts is urging state lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow people to hire their spouse as a caregiver and pay them through the state’s Medicaid program. Bay State residents can already be reimbursed for working as a caregiver to a family member through a waiver from the federal government, but spouses are not eligible. AARP Massachusetts submitted written testimony this month in favor of legislation that would broaden the definition of a family member to include a husband or wife...."

Reference: aarp.org
Caregiving

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Social Security and VA benefits will Continue in a Government Shutdown (video)

Title: Another government shutdown looms: Would it impact Social Security, VA benefits?

Article Snip: "...We are again just days away from a possible government shutdown, which may leave you worried about how it could impact you. ..."

Reference: yahoo.com
Government Shutdown,social security,VA benefits,

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Funeral directors share 7 rules of etiquette and their biggest pet peeves they wish everyone knew

Title: Funeral directors share 7 rules of etiquette and their biggest pet peeves they wish everyone knew

Article Snip: "...If you've never been to a funeral, or been in charge of planning one, it may be confusing to know what to do or what to expect.

Insider asked funeral directors to share their top etiquette rules and common pet peeves that they wish more people knew. ..."

Reference: www.businessinsider.nl
Funeral Planning,

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Potential Breakthrough Study Finds Cancer 'Kill Switch'

Title: Potential Breakthrough Study Finds Cancer 'Kill Switch'

Article Snip: "...Researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have located a "kill switch" that can trigger the death of cancer cells. They identified a protein on the CD95 receptor, which is part of a cell's communication system, that can "program" cancer cells to die. This significant discovery was detailed in a study published in the journal "Cell Death & Differentiation." ..."

Reference: www.newsmax.com
Cancer, Health,

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TV Ears Wireless Headset System

Title: TV Ears Wireless Headset System

Article Snip: "...TV Ears Wireless Headset System; Elevate your TV-watching experience with TV Ears Original Wireless Headset System. This analog headset is designed for seniors and those with hearing impairments, it delivers crystal-clear audio for peaceful viewing. ..."

Reference:Amazon
TV Ears,

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Here's the Social Security Benefit Check Retirees Can Expect at Different Income Levels

Title: Here's the Social Security Benefit Check Retirees Can Expect at Different Income Levels

Article Snip: "Social Security benefits are meant to replace about 40% of pre-retirement earnings for the average worker,...Low-income worker: $16,623 ($1,385 per month)...High-income worker: $36,283 ($3,024 per month)"

Reference: www.fool.com

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