Many SSI beneficiaries have been paying careful attention in recent weeks to reports of a potential $200 boost in their monthly benefits. As August 2024 approaches, suspicion over this increase has sparked concern among individuals who rely on these payments to maintain financial stability. However, it is critical to distinguish between what is true and what is not, to comprehend who may be affected, and to set realistic expectations.

$200 Increase in SSI Benefits Here’s What You Need to Know

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You can't always avoid taxes, but on these income sources, you won't pay as much as you expect.

Retirees Don't Have To Pay Taxes on These Kinds of Income

Most people have never heard the word “endocarditis”…and they certainly don’t know what it is…how easy it is to get it…and how very dangerous it is. But they should. This life-threatening condition can defy detection…until it is too late. Surprising: The risk of dying from a heart attack is about 5% to 6%…the risk of dying from endocarditis is about 30% to 40%.

Life-Threatening Heart Infection

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For most Americans, 67 is the full retirement age. So, how much should you expect from Social Security at that age?

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Errors in medical test results are common. For example, studies report that up to 12 percent of mammogram results are false positive, meaning they report seeing a lump or mass that is not actually present. Those same studies report that up to 20 percent of all breast cancers are not detected in a routine mammogram, thus labeled false negative.

Medical Testing Errors

If you have enough in your 401(k) to pay off your house, should you do it? Learn when it makes sense and when it will cost you.

Should You Use Your 401(k) to Pay Off Your House?

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When an irrevocable trust no longer makes sense, you're not stuck with it. You can modernize it, but you must follow the rules and consider the consequences.

Can You Change an Irrevocable Trust? Yes, But Be Careful

After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more than $6 trillion in money-market funds at brokerage firms. But cash won’t yield an annual return of 5% forever. When the Fed starts cutting short-term interest rates in 2024 or early 2025, those yields on cash will shrink rapidly. Some bonds, though, will shine because bond prices tend to appreciate when interest rates fall. Here’s what to do…

The Cash Trap

There will come a day when your furnace will leave you cold. The typical furnace lasts around 15 years, and even if yours seems fully functional as that age nears, it’s still time to start thinking about replacing it. At some point, something will go wrong with your aging furnace, and it won’t make financial sense to repair it. There’s no point spending four figures to replace failed evaporator coils or a cracked heat exchanger—or even three figures for a blower motor replacement—on an old fuel-inefficient furnace that’s likely to break again soon.

Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?

Languages around the world have taboo words (curse or swear words), and the use of them is commonly frowned upon. But that doesn’t stop researchers from wanting to better understand them. Humans are thought to have been using curse words since the emergence of language. There is evidence of cursing in ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions dating back to 1000 BC.

The Science of Swearing

It's been 13 years since actress Barbara Stuart, best known as Frank Sutton's no-nonsense girlfriend Bunny on TV's Gomer Pyle - USMC sitcom (CBS, 1964-1969), died from a muscular disease on May 15, 2011. She was 81 years old, and this is her story.

In Memory of 'Gomer Pyle' Actress Barbara Stuart: 13 Years After Her Tragic Muscular Disease Demise

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

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Nearly 65 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits to pay the bills and enhance their lifestyles in retirement. Factors like when they claim their benefit, the percentage of their income...

I’m a Bank Teller: 4 Mistakes Social Security Recipients Make

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A 50-year-old former jailer has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with cruelty to inmates and violation of oath of office. On Sunday, July 21, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate an incident involving one of their jailers, Lolita Lightner of Winder, Georgia.

Former Jailer at Georgia County Jail Arrested

After the Great Recession caused Edd and Cynthia Staton to lose their jobs in Las Vegas, destroyed most of their investments and evaporated their savings late in their lives, they realized they...

I Retired Abroad: 3 Luxuries I Can Easily Afford on Just My Social Security

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

The Secure Act and Secure 2.0 Act updated rules around RMDs. The IRS finalized its regulations for enforcing those rules, answering key questions for retirees and inherited IRA owners. Not knowing the rules could end being up very costly. These regulations answer some key questions about the newest RMD rules.

The IRS Just Updated the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules. 3 Things Everyone Needs to Know.

A common financial rule of thumb is to keep three to six months' worth of living expenses in savings to serve as an emergency fund. For the average family, that now amounts to over $33,000, according...

You Should Have $33K in Your Emergency Savings Fund: Here’s How To Get There

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How To: Disinherit a Child

Have you decided to disinherit a child, leaving him/her nothing in your will? Perhaps you’re estranged and there’s been no contact for years…or your child is...

How To: Disinherit a Child

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