Florida State

The Motley Fool

The typical 62-year-old person who collects Social Security receives significantly less than the average retired worker.

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62

Delaware State

CBS News

The best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest, according to a new ranking. Based on its high marks for affordability, access to high quality health care, overall well-being and other categories, Delaware, known as the "First State," earned the top spot in Bankrate's annual ranking of the best states to retire in the U.S. In 2023, the state ranked No. 2, behind Iowa. "While you might not think of Delaware as a typical retirement haven, it has many strong selling points for retirees," Bankrate analyst Alex Gailey told CBS MoneyWatch. Bankrate ranked states based on their scores...

This state was named the best place to retire in the U.S.

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Giving Americans $1,000 per month in taxpayer-funded guaranteed income makes them worse off, says a new three-year, 3000-participant study. The National Bureau of Economic Research’s massive study found recipients and their partners work and earn less, with the negative effect on wages and earnings getting worse over time.
                While proponents of universal basic income theorized such programs would improve non-economic metrics for recipients, the study surprisingly showed leisure time only increased as recipients spent less time on sleeping, child care, community...

National study finds giving Americans $1,000 per month makes them work less

FinanceBuzz

Did you know Social Security benefits can decrease? From taxes to identity theft, here are 15 ways your Social Security benefits can shrink.

Your Social Security Check Might Shrink If You Live in One of These 9 States

Law & Crime

"Trump and Vance should be murdered before turning us in to West Russia," one alleged Facebook post reads.
The post ‘Some people need to be better shots’: Shocking new details of Florida man’s alleged threats to kill Trump and his running mate first appeared on Law & Crime.

'Some people need to be better shots': Shocking new details of Florida man's alleged threats to kill Trump and his running mate

The US Sun

DRIVERS are grappling with a rule change that will change their driving identification numbers forever. Car owners complained about the upcoming road law, with one driver saying they’ve already memorized their previous number. Starting July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, will implement new rules to bolster the […]

New law in effect July 31 will change driver’s licenses forever – vehicle owners call it a ‘bummer’ & blast ‘bad timing’

Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for several changes in 2025 that will impact their monthly benefits. The most significant adjustment will be the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is estimated to be around 2.7% based on current inflation trends, according to the Senior Citizens League. However, higher-than-expected inflation could push this number even higher.

Social Security’s 2025 COLA estimate updated

If you've received Social Security payments before 1997, your July check should have already arrived. For other recipients expecting a check this month, we'll break down when you can expect your payment to come in below. If you're still waiting on your check from the month of June, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

Social Security Payment July 2024: Here's When Your Money Is Coming

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

WashingtonExaminer

The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Aug. 14. Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments. What is it? Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 21 days

West Palm Beach, FL

TheDailyBeast

Former high school classmates of Barron Trump are shedding light on the 18-year-old’s personality. According to the Daily Mail’s reporting, fellow students thought highly of Barron, but noted that there were some oddities around his time at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. Given his status as Donald Trump’s youngest, Barron was accompanied by security at all times and was never featured on the school’s social media or in the yearbook at the behest of his mother, Melania. He also had the moniker Jack on all school records to protect his anonymity. “Barron was very funny and sociable,” one...

Barron Trump Was Codenamed Jack at High School

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Retirement Daily

Learn the impact of early vs. delayed benefits and pick the best option for your retirement goals.

Age 62, 67, or 70? Demystifying Social Security Claiming Ages

Bucks County Beacon

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

Walnut Creek, CA

The New Republic

Over the last three years, the Biden administration has made a great deal of progress toward replacing the nation’s lead pipes, which are known to cause brain damage to young children. By any measure, getting this job done—which will take at least until 2037, in the best-case scenario—will be a monumental achievement in public health. But replacing those pipes is an expensive proposition, and the amount the federal government has set aside so far, $15 billion (to be distributed over five years), will not be enough to cover it. Complicating matters further, a big chunk of this money—more than $1...

There’s Something Funny Going on With Florida’s Lead Pipe Numbers

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The Independent

Closing arguments began Tuesday morning in the so-called “Black Swan” murder trial, involving a Florida ballerina accused of killing her husband, who appeared to all to be the ideal mate—but was violent and abusive in private, according to defense attorneys.In a Florida court on Friday, Ashley Benefield, 33, testified that she had been “living a nightmare,” and said she was “scared to death” of hubby Doug, who had carved out a successful post-military career as a technology consultant. Charged with second-degree murder, Ashley insisted on the stand that she had acted in self-defense, saying, “I thought he was going to...

She was a ballerina who campaigned for Trump before she ‘killed her husband.’ Now, she is the ‘Black Swan’ on trial

Ash Jurberg

Retail Apocalypse Strikes Florida: 18 Stores Fall as National Chain Crumble. Conn's Inc., a furniture and home goods retailer with a 130-year history, is undergoing a severe crisis that's hitting Florida particularly hard. The company, which evolved from a modest plumbing and heating business into a retail giant, is set to shutter a staggering 71 stores across 13 states. Florida stands as the most impacted state, with a massive 18 stores slated for closure.

Retail Giant's Collapse Hits Florida Hardest: 18 Stores to Shutter

Georgia State

Fox Business

Bankrate ranked all 50 U.S. states in its report on the best and worst locations to retire. One state was given the top ranking, while another location landed at the bottom of the list.

Best and worst states to retire in America, according to a new report

Broward County, FL

CBS Miami

MIAMI - Would you know who to vote for when it comes to judges on the ballot? You are not the only one. Here's what experts say you should do to make an informed decision.  Florida's Primary election is August 20th and there are 11 judicial races on the ballot in Miami-Dade and Broward."That's a big problem. Certainly one wants to vote for individuals who have the knowledge and the temperament to do the job," said Geoffrey Cohen. He was on the bench in Broward for 34 years. He suggests voters start out by looking at recommendations from organizations...

Don't know who to vote for when it comes to judges? You are not the only one

NewsBreak

Older Americans Act up for re-authorization

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Older Americans Act, which supports services like home delivered meals and transportation assistance for millions of seniors across the country, is up...

Older Americans Act up for re-authorization

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