Florida seniors are bracing themselves for little to no Social Security cost of living adjustment next year

Seniors like John Scapaccino, 78, of Greenacres are bracing once again for little or no COLA — Cost of Living Adjustment — on Social Security’s 2017 menu.

“Not only myself but a lot of retirees are struggling,” he said.

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Strength training can help senior citizens stay fit, strong and healthy

A good balance of exercise routines includes exercise bands strength training. The exercise bands strength training enables you to become stronger and leaner. The workouts can certainly help make your muscles look longer without the bulk, especially for women who just prefer to be lean but not look more masculine.

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Presidential nominees need to take a stand on Social Security

The time is finally here when we will hear the presumptive presidential nominee's plans on how they will lead the country in the next four years. Besides national security, jobs creation and immigration issues, I am interested in the action they plan to take to update Social Security and keep it strong for me, my kids and my grand kids.

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Douglasville, GA senior citizens are showing appreciation for their local sheriff's office

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Some senior citizens wanted to let the Douglas County Sheriff's Office know just how much they are appreciated in the community.

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Registration is underway for the 2016 Florida Senior Games

DECEMBER 3-11, 2016, IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

The Florida Senior Games Series is a multi-sport event program for adults 50 and over. The series consists of events throughout Florida leading up to the Florida Senior Games in December. The Florida Senior Games is also a destination for top athletes throughout the US and internationally. No matter your skill level, we invite you to participate and experience the Games!

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As temperatures soar, Bessemer, AL police are offering free fans to senior citizens

As temperatures near 100, and feel even higher than that, Bessemer police are making an effort to cool things off for the city's senior citizens.

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Tennessee residents can receive help navigating Medicare at the Jackson-Madison County Library

Kelsey Rotz had spent the better part of an hour with a small group at the library Saturday going over basics of Medicare shopping and registration.

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Taking these precautions can help you protect yourself against scammers

The Consumer Federation of America and the North America Consumer Protection Investigators issued a report in July detailing the leading complaints consumers registered with 33 agencies in 21 states. Prominent among them are fraud scams.

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Using Social Security calculators can help seniors make an informed decision about retirement

Q: I hope you can help me understand my situation a little bit better. I’ve paid into Social Security for more than 35 years. I retired at 55 and don't intend to go back to work. My full retirement age is 67. I don’t need to start Social Security until 67 or later.

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Make sure you know these 7 things about Medicare Advantage before deciding on coverage

Senior citizens have a number of important financial decisions to make in their golden years. One of the most important is deciding between original Medicare or an alternative plan known as Medicare Advantage (aka Plan C) once they reach the eligible age of 65. With healthcare costs rising faster than broader inflation, choosing the wrong plan can mean paying far more than you need to for medical care during retirement.

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