South Carolina State

Columbus, OH

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably look forward to the fall, when you learn about the annual COLA increase for the following year and see how much more money you'll get per month. Each year, the Social Security Administration adjusts how much it pays in benefits to account...

Here's How Much Experts Predict Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2025

The Motley Fool

At the end of the day, it probably doesn't matter when you claim benefits.

Here's Why You're Stressing Needlessly Over Your Social Security Filing Age

North Carolina State

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Pittsboro, NC

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When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

A Social Security spousal rule that has been around for decades officially ends this year for everyone except those who turned 70 on Jan. 1, 2024. The rule allows recipients to switch between their benefits and their spouses to receive the maximum amount. But unless you were born before Jan. 1, 1954, you won’t be able to take advantage.

This Social Security Spousal Rule Is Officially Finished in 2024 — But These 3 Strategies Remain

Business Insider

Diane Williams, 62, struggles to afford basic necessities with her $2,400 monthly paycheck. But she's waiting to collect Social Security.

A boomer living on $2,400 a month is waiting 8 years to collect maximum Social Security benefits, even though she's struggling to get by

24/7 Wall St.

The Big Things Everyone ForgetsDoug and Lee discuss the importance of considering health and longevity when deciding when to take Social Security benefits. They also highlight the significance of spousal benefits and the role of financial planning in ensuring a comfortable retirement.Don’t Sleep On Other IncomeBeyond making sure spousal benefits are set up correctly and […]
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The Two Social Security Questions Everyone Forgets to Ask

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The second round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in four days. The second round of payments is set to go out July 17 to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month. Social Security payments almost always begin on the second Wednesday of each month, […]

Social Security update: Second round of July payments worth $4,873 goes out in four days

Home sweet home just got a whole lot sweeter. American families can now score up to $14,000 in rebates for making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. This revolutionary policy is putting money back in your pocket while helping create a cleaner, healthier future for all.

New government program wants to give you $14K to remodel your home — and it will help you save big on your monthly bills

Here's what the typical 65-year-old gets each month and a few important things to know.

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

If your full retirement age is 67, claiming at 62 will reduce your monthly payment by 30%. Your break-even age is when the total benefits received from claiming Social Security at one age equal those of another age. Retirees should consider if the many months of missed payments are worth...

The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62

A recent social media update from Cherokee, the site of North Carolina's first and only cannabis dispensary, announced that adult-use recreational marijuana is coming soon. The Aug. 1 post is a landmark occasion. The Great Smoky Cannabis Co., run by Qualla Enterprises backed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, will become the first N.C. recreational marijuana dispensary to fully open to adults over the age of 21.

Will recreational marijuana be legal in NC? What to know after Cherokee approved sales

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Planning on retiring in the near future? You are probably looking at all your expenses and trying to figure out how to make ends meet on a fixed income, particularly if you will be relying only on...

How Long Your 401(k) Plus Social Security Benefits Will Last You in North Carolina

Claiming Social Security at 70 means locking in a higher monthly benefit for life. It also means potentially waiting up to eight years to get that money. I'd rather collect my benefits sooner and use them for fun since I hope not to need them for essential expenses. The idea...

I Used to Think I'd Claim Social Security at 70. Here's Why I Now Think That's a Mistake.

ABLE accounts provide a tax-advantaged way for disabled individuals to save money. Yet 10 years after Congress first created these accounts, many eligible individuals still aren't using them. Several new congressional proposals aim to raise awareness of the accounts and make it easier to put money in them. Congress enacted...

New bill proposals aim to make it easier for disabled individuals to save money

Tennessee State

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John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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  One benefit of retirement is having the freedom to choose what you'll do with your time. And, if you're like many, you're looking forward to using that freedom to travel. But traveling can be expensive and planning trips can be a headache. But, AARP may be able to help. AARP is an association that advocates for the interests of the 50-plus community. And, while the organization does work to improve seniors' legal rights, it also offers other benefits to its...

7 AARP travel benefits seniors should know

You'll have to meet income requirements as well as delay benefits as late as possible.

2 Steps to Claiming the $4,873 Max Monthly Social Security Benefit

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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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Stephanie Yandle Elected Chair of Cooperative Ministry’s Board of Directors

Stephanie Yandle, the Customer Experience Manager for Research & Information at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been elected as the 2024-2026 chair of The Cooperative...

Stephanie Yandle Elected Chair of Cooperative Ministry’s Board of Directors

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