Senior Citizens League projecting largest cost-of-living increase in seven years for 2019

The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2019 could top 3% in 2019, which would be the largest increase in seven years, according to a new estimate released by The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan advocacy group representing more than 1 million retirees.

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A side hustle may be the perfect way to boost your retirement income

I’m a big believer in having multiple streams of income. And for those heading into retirement or already retired, a side hustle in the gig economy may just be what you need to boost your savings.

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Low cost of living & low taxes help rank Alabama as the 6th best state for retirees

Deciding where to retire? You'll need to weigh the personal factors yourself, from preferred climate to proximity to family.

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"Hold harmless" provision is preventing many seniors from receiving a cost of living increase to their Social Security benefit

For better or worse, Social Security is arguably the most important social program in this country.

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2018 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report finds that seniors are less active who live in rural areas

The health of people in the U.S. has become a point of discussion in many circles and recently, the America’s Health Rankings report from UnitedHealthcare showed some rather interesting findings.

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Budget moving in Louisiana special session but hurdles remain

The Louisiana House has a spending plan – a nearly $28.5 billion general operating budget, plus another $400 million in funds contingent upon any revenue raised before the special session ends Monday.

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More than half of elderly Mississippians suffer from tooth loss, a rate higher than anywhere else in the country

More than half of elderly Mississippians grapple with severe tooth loss, a rate higher than anywhere else in the country, according to a new report on the oral health of elderly Americans.

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Congress approves Senior $afe Act to protect seniors from financial exploitation and fraud

A bipartisan bill intended to help protect older adults from financial exploitation and fraud is on its way to the president's desk to be signed into law.

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Report finds that current retirees are healthier, wealthier & living longer than any previous generation

There is much about aging that we can't control. But there is much more that we can.
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Inadequate COLAs & rising Medicare premiums make it tough for seniors who rely on Social Security for all of their income

According to the Social Security Administration, more than 3 out of 5 retired workers lean on America's most important social program to provide at least half of their monthly income. What's more, 34% rely on Social Security for practically all of their income (90% to 100%). Suffice it to say, Social Security's guaranteed monthly payout has played a critical role for decades in keeping elderly poverty rates low.

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