FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Retirees Thought
This Social Security
Problem
Would Be Fixed in 2026.
It Isn't.
By Christy Bieber
A growing number of older Americans are getting hit with federal taxes on benefits, even though these taxes were intended only to hit higher earners.
A new study suggests Creative engagement may not only elevate mood or self-expression. It may actually slow the clock on brain aging.
If you're among those who feel your COLAs aren't keeping pace, here are some of the reasons you may be right.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are critical to providing necessary cash assistance for low-income older adults and people with disabilities to pay for housing, food, health care, transportation, and other essentials. Under current rules, however, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reduces SSI benefits for people who receive certain types of housing assistance.
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---- Quote of the Day -----
“Your success and happiness lies in you.
Resolve to keep happy,
and your joy and you shall form an
invincible host against difficulties.”
Helen Keller
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By Allistair Innis
Happy New Year to everyone who is reading this today. It is time to have some real talk about the year 2026.
This year brings a lot of heat to our front doors. Global wars and tech shifts shake our jobs right now. One big event will change the lives of millions of people. The midterm elections arrive on the third day of November. Voters will pick four hundred and thirty-five people for the House. That means every seat in the lower house is up for grabs. We also vote for thirty-three senators during this fall season. One third of the Senate faces a test every two years.
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Late-Career Job Losses
Are Blurring
What Retirement
Looks Like in America
By Veronica Dagher, Anne Tergesen
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The importance
of nostalgia
for seniors
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Sedentary time
linked to faster
brain aging
in older adults,
study finds
By Vladimir Hedrih
read more
You might be 70,
but these 9 habits
say you’re
aging in reverse
By Maya Flores
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Tips for Setting Effective Resolutions
- Define clear, measurable goals rather than vague intentions.
- Set realistic goals that challenge you but are attainable.
- Establish deadlines to stay motivated and on track.
- Document your resolutions to reinforce commitment.
- Divide larger goals into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Regularly review and adjust your efforts as needed.
- Focus on what you want to gain, not just what you want to avoid.
- Adapt your goals if circumstances change.
- Recognize achievements to stay motivated.
- Tell friends or family for accountability.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
Let me be, perhaps not the first, but probably not the last to wish all of you a very happy new year.As 2026 draws near, dear seniors, here are some words to take you through the coming monthsYour wisdom lights the path. You faced hard times. Life changed again and again. Now you guide with calm grace.Keep hearts light. Hug grandkids tight. Let their laughs chase worries away. Share stories from your young days. Those bonds heal the soul.Chase small joys. Stroll crisp park paths. Laugh at old memories.Rest deeply each night. Flash real smiles daily.Gather family close. Share meals together. Swap stories.And, raise your glass high. Toast bright new days! ....Bruce.
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
First 2026
Social Security check
reveals 7 budget-related
surprises
By Tobi Opeyemi Amure
Your first Social Security check of 2026 will probably look a little bigger — but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting ahead.
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Net Worth for Retirees:
How To Tell Whether
You’re Poor,
Middle Class or Rich
By Josephine Nesbit
Poor retirees are in the lower 20th percentile and may have a net worth of around $10,000. This is often without property ownership, forcing many to rely mainly on Social Security or minimal pensions.
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Is Social Security
going bankrupt?
What you need to know.
By Maurie Backman
The program is facing some serious financial challenges in the coming year.
Read more
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Scientists Identify
Five Distinct Eras of
Human Brain Development
By Claire Cameron
By mapping the brain’s connections over time, the scientists detected four turning points in brain structure over the course of a human life: at age nine, 32, 66 and 83.
Read more
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4 Expert Doctors
Told Us This Is
the One Body Part
That Impacts
Healthy Aging
the Most
By Charlotte Hilton Andersen, MS
Your gut produces compounds that regulate inflammation, immunity, and even brain function—all of which influence how well you age.
EXTRA
A look at aging baby boomers
in the United States
As baby boomers start turning 80, America enters a historic age shift: more seniors, fewer kids, and rising economic strain that could reshape work, caregiving and social programs.
BY MIKE SCHNEIDER
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---- Quote of the Day -----
“Cheers to a new year and another
chance for us to get it right.”
Oprah Winfrey
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In Case You Missed It
Aging isn‘t just about decline.
Here’s how health improves
as we grow older.
By Hannah Singleton
read more
Fraud, ageism and fear:
Understanding the unique
risks faced by
senior citizens online
read more
Time Speeds Up
As We Age
(Here’s How To Slow It Down)
By Trinette Reed
read more
Many Older Adults
Taking Daily Aspirin
Despite Tighter Guidelines
By Dennis Thompson
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Why is January 1, New Year’s Day?Historically, the Roman calendar originally began in March, aligning with the vernal equinox. However, in 153 BCE, the Romans officially designated January 1 as the start of the new year. This change was made by the Roman Senate to honor Janus, the Roman god of gates, doors, and beginnings, who had two faces symbolizing looking forward and backward.The adoption of January 1 as New Year's Day was further solidified with the spread of the Julian calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. Later, the Gregorian calendar reform in 1582 maintained January 1 as the start of the new year, and it has remained the standard date in most countries ever since.
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