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Medicare Cost Increases Ahead — What Rising Prices Mean for Retirees’ COLA in South Carolina
Rising Medicare premiums and healthcare costs will significantly reduce the value of the upcoming COLA for South Carolina retirees. With…
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Who Gets the First Social Security Increase in 2026? Check Details of Early Payments
The Social Security increase 2026 will reach SSI beneficiaries first on December 31, 2025, due to the holiday schedule. The…
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Oregon Minimum Wage 2025: Updated Pay Rates by Region Explained
The Oregon minimum wage 2025 now stands at $16.30 in the Portland metro area, $15.05 in standard counties and $14.05…
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Social Security Increases May Be Smaller Than You Think – Here’s Why Millions Are Worried
The 2026 Social Security COLA increase of 2.8% will give retirees an average $56/month bump. However, rising Medicare premiums and…
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December 31 Deadline Looms — Seniors Must Respond to Secure the New 2.8% COLA Increase
Seniors must act before December 31 to secure the new 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. Updating Social Security records, reviewing…
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December 2025 Social Security: Updated Average Payment and What Will Change in 2026
Starting January 2026, Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% COLA increase, raising payments by an average of $56 per…
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Final Month Before the COLA Raise — What to Expect From Your December Social Security Check
In the Final Month Before the COLA Raise, Social Security and SSI beneficiaries receive their last 2025 payments, early SSI…
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December Social Security Payments May Look Different — Here’s What’s Changing This Year
For many retirees and SSI recipients, December Social Security payments may look different not because there is any new “bonus…
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These 5 States Will See Bigger Social Security Raises in 2026 — Check If Yours Is One of Them
The 5 States Will See Bigger Social Security Raises in 2026 due to higher lifetime earnings among residents, producing larger…
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COLA Cap Proposal Targets High-Earning Seniors — Here’s Who Might Lose Out
The COLA Cap Proposal Targets High-Earning Seniors would limit annual inflation increases for retirees receiving the highest Social Security benefits.…
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