Columbus, OH

The Social Security Administration utilizes four variables when calculating your monthly retired-worker benefit. There are well-defined advantages to initially collecting Social Security benefits at ages 62, 66, and 70. A thorough study of 20,000 retired-worker claims finds that one claiming age is superior to all others in terms of maximizing...

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 66, and 70

The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

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

Social Security benefits are set to increase in 2025, with updated figures on the exact amount scheduled for release this fall. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming adjustment. Projected Increase for 2025. The official numbers for the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be announced...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Social Security Cola Increase 2025 (What We Know)

A few weeks after promising to eliminate taxes on tips, former President Donald Trump has unveiled a second proposal for targeted tax relief. The beneficiaries this time would be senior citizens, an influential voting bloc.

Trump wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for seniors

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security isn't always a clear-cut decision.

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security At Age 70

Delaying benefits is one of the most effective ways to increase your payments. Claiming at your full retirement age can be a smart retirement strategy. However, the right decision for you will depend on your goals. The right strategy could substantially boost your monthly payments. Social Security is a significant...

Social Security: The Average Retiree Could Collect $586 More per Month in Benefits by Making This 1 Simple Move

The most-anticipated reveal of the year for Social Security beneficiaries is less than two months away. The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on track to do something that hasn't happened in about 30 years. Despite potentially making history, Social Security's 2025 COLA is primed to disappoint beneficiaries in a variety...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Chance to Make History: 10 Things You Need to Know

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

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American Insight

Seniors may get a check as high as $4,873 from Social Security, but no retiree's payment can be bigger than that in 2024. Here's why. It’s a common misconception that high earners receive larger Social Security checks than those with more modest incomes.

Here's the most you can earn from Social Security in 2024

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

At the start of each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it will pay out to beneficiaries based on percentage increase in cost-of-living expenses. With around 68 million people receiving Social Security benefits, this inflation adjustment in the amount of money beneficiaries get receives a lot of attention.

Social Security COLA Predicted to Increase Slightly in 2025: What to Know

Benefits got a decent raise at the start of the year. The earnings-test limit increased, giving those who work while on Social Security more leeway. Higher earners have been losing more of their income to Social Security taxes. There were a few notable Social Security shifts that happened this year....

3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2024

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Retirement on a budget, even a strict one, doesn't have to mean sacrificing your quality of life. Though Social Security benefits may not offer the financial buffer they once did, there still are many...

17 Cities Where You Can Retire With Only $30K Plus Social Security

Congrats on your remarriage! If you’re 65 or older and getting Social Security benefits (SSI), did you know that your new union might impact those benefits?. Recently, ConsumerAffairs dug into what's involved in getting spousal SSI benefits. Now we find out what happens if you remarry. Here’s what we learned:

Getting remarried? Do you know how that affects your Social Security check?

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

With age comes experience but also challenges. You'll have to find ways to keep your body healthy, as well as take care of your brain. And as you plan for retirement, you'll have to consider all your options for health insurance. Whether you're eager to retire or you're going to...

You Might Not Have to Enroll in Medicare When You Turn 65

Georgia State

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Employees at The Greenbrier warned their health care may end next week

Early Monday morning, employees of The Greenbrier Hotel who are covered by the company’s health care plan were informed that their health coverage may soon come...

Employees at The Greenbrier warned their health care may end next week

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