Social Security Benefits For Couples In 2025 – Major Changes Ahead For Checks

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Each year, Social Security beneficiaries eagerly await news about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). For those on fixed incomes—where increases are tied to a set base amount rather than variable salary growth—any rise can offer relief, especially amidst lingering inflation and pandemic-related challenges. In 2024, inflation outpaced the COLA within the first half of … Read more

$300 Energy Rebate ($75 Per Quarter) Starting July 1st – Who Can Claim and Payment Dates

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The Australian government has introduced a $300 energy rebate to help households cope with rising energy costs. Here’s what you need to know about eligibility, payment dates, and how this rebate will be applied. Rebate Announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, this $300 energy rebate aims to provide financial relief to all Australian households, regardless of … Read more

Social Security Benefit Increase $1,900 Check Could Rise Soon

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Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are eagerly awaiting an expected increase in their monthly benefits to help combat inflation pressures. While the official cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 has not yet been announced, many estimates suggest it could exceed 3% due to rising inflation. This adjustment is crucial for retirees, survivors, disabled individuals, … Read more

Why Social Security Beneficiaries Will Get One Less Payment in June

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In June, Social Security payments will follow a slightly altered schedule to ensure recipients receive their benefits on time. This adjustment is essential for many who rely heavily on these payments. Why the Change in Schedule? The Social Security Administration (SSA) occasionally shifts payment dates when the first of the month falls on a weekend … Read more

The US Real Estate Market is Undergoing Significant Changes Again

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The US real estate market has been a rollercoaster lately. The pandemic saw prices skyrocket in the countryside and plummet in high-cost urban areas, only to reverse soon after. Now, high inflation and mortgage rates have created new challenges for aspiring homeowners. Yet, there seems to be a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Slight … Read more

Future of Social Security Benefits Confirmed, Here’s the Average Payment in 15 Years

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Social Security payments are one of the most uncertain certainties for retired Americans. While funding is often at risk with each new budget, there’s a glimmer of hope as experts begin to predict what Social Security payments might look like in fifteen years. Doing the Math Martha Shedden, a CFP and president of the National … Read more