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US retirees will get 3.2% social-security boost next year, smallest gain since 2021

WASHINGTON: Monthly checks for the more than 71 million people receiving retirement or disability benefits in the US will get a 3.2% increase next year, the smallest gain since 2021, reflecting a significant cooling in the rate of inflation.

The Times of India

Will Your Social Security Be Taxed in 2026? Here’s What to Know

The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your tax bill.

Kiplinger

Retirees’ Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will officially be less than half of last year's, even though many seniors still haven’t recovered from inflation

Retirees and other beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment for their 2024 Social Security payments.

Fortune

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Social Security benefits will go up by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates

Thursday’s announcement follows this year’s 8.7% benefit increase, brought on by record 40-year-high inflation. With inflation easing, the next yearly increase is markedly smaller.

Chicago Sun-Times

Social Security recipients will get a smaller increase in benefits as inflation cools

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% cost of living adjustment next year. Inflation has been moderating recently, with consumer prices in September up 3.7% from a year ago.

WEKU

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment coming -- but it won't be as big as this year's

Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday

The Independent UK

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar asks Muslims to be alert of those forces who want to divide people

PATNA: Days after the release of the Bihar caste survey’s figures, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a long meeting with Muslim leaders of JD(U) at his official residence here and assured the members of minority community that his government would continue to work for their betterment, welfare and…

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TMC workers hold protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress party workers on Monday gathered at the Rajghat in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti and held a protest against the Central government alleging a lack of fund allocation for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal.

The Times of India

Leftists: Don't destroy yourselves!

The far-left bromance with RFK Jr. is only helping Trump. Remember how left-wing purity worked out in the 1930s?

Salon

A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist

Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.

Kiplinger

India and Argentina sign social security agreement for professionals

The Agreement was signed by Indian ambassador to Argentina Dinesh Bhatia and the Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Santiago Cafiero.

The Hindu

What would government shutdown mean? Impact on SNAP, student loans, travel impacts, mail explained

While the Senate pushes forward with bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, the Republican-controlled House has made little progress — most recently with Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch plan collapsing Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Everything you need to know about a government shutdown

The impacts of government shutdowns include furloughed employees, reductions in services, closed parks and museums, and much more.

USAFacts

Houston-area development has become a right-wing lightning rod on immigration

After conservative media portrayed the Colony Ridge development north of Houston as a haven for illegal immigrants, Gov. Greg Abbott said the upcoming special legislative session will look into the issue.

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Declared dead but very much alive: Missouri woman tells of ‘nightmare’ ordeal

Madeline-Michelle Carthen was added to a death master file by SSA ‘in error’ but to this day she cannot revive herself

The Independent UK

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline

Reason

Welfare Cuts Are Inevitable Because Congress Won't Touch Social Security

Until Congress is willing to acknowledge that it makes no sense to send monthly checks to wealthy seniors, everything else will be on the chopping block.

The Independent UK

The US government declared her dead. 16 years later, she’s still trying to prove she’s alive

‘I don’t care what A.I. says or software says, but I’m alive,’ Madeline-Michelle Carthen said, ‘But it’s hard to prove that’

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Amazon Gets Sued Bigly

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The Conversation

What will this government shutdown shut down? Social Security and the IRS keep going; SBA loans and some food and safety inspections do not

The U.S. is moving toward a government shutdown. House and Senate appropriators are divided on spending levels, policy riders and additional items, such as support for Ukraine.

The Hindu

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies to hold workshop on fisheries development

State-level seminar on fisheries development to be held at Kufos in Kerala on Saturday. to be inaugurated by Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, presided by Kufos Vice-Chancellor T. Pradeepkumar, and chief guest Bishop James Anaparambil. Aim to identify problems afflicting fisheries sector and suggest solutions. Stakeholders to discuss ocean fisheries,…

Kiplinger

How Medicare Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

A look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.

The Independent UK

Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal

Across the country, federal workers still stung by memories of past government shutdowns are bracing for the possibility of another extended closure

Kiplinger

How Social Security Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

Will your Social Security check be derailed or delayed by a government shutdown? What services might be paused? We've got answers.

Fortune

Who is eligible for Medicare?

The federal health insurance for people 65 and older, as well as some individuals under 65 with disabilities or specific conditions.

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